Pentylene Glycol
Pentylene Glycol is a solvent and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 637 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Glow Recipe
Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
Stripped Nude Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Medik8
Super C Ferulic
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
Super Cica Calming Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Peach & Lily
Super Fade Discoloration Moisturizer | Dark Spot Treatment
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Peach & Lily
Super Oasis Hydrating Concentrated Serum
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maelove
Super Smooth AHA + BHA Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation
Foundation · 1 fl. oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial AHA + BHA Mask
Mask · 1.69 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Tattoo Studio Liquid Ink Liner, Rustic Brown
2.5ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
COSRX
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Concealer Pen with TFC8®
Concealer · 2.4 mL / 0.08 fl oz · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
The Cult Classic Luminous Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tula
The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Dewy Milk Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Crown Affair
The Finishing Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
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