Pentylene Glycol
Pentylene Glycol is a solvent and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 626 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 2026
In plain English
A glycol that holds water, dissolves other ingredients and helps preservatives work.
What it does
Contains Pentylene Glycol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Pentylene Glycol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 58983, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Pentylene Glycol
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Hyaluronic Care 48h Sensitiv
50 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 5 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel douche Taurine 100mg
300 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Hydra Sensitive Gel douche sève de Bouleau (format XL)
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Sérum Intensif Anti-Soif
Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cien
Hydrating facial cleanser
236 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50
88 mL, 3 fl oz · Label from Philippines · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Juvia’s Place
I am My Skin Foundation Sticks
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Instant Firming Retinol Alternative Serum with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Serum · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Philosophy
instant glow peeling mousse
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Cetaphil
Intensive Healing Lotion
Body lotion · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · 6.8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Julep
It’s Whipped Matte Lip Mousse
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Pinkies Up
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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