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
Unilever
Tresemme Botanic Shampoo
Label from South Africa · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Haruharu Wonder
Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel / Unscented
Cleanser · 100ml · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Algenist
Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Josie Maran
Triple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquid
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid Activating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Axis-Y
Triple PDRN Gel Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
TULA bedtime bright
10000 · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
Tula moisturiser +spf30
10000 · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tula
TULA sun protection measures
10000 · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Tagescreme
50 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · 1.7 oz · Lists chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
fresh
Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask
4 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Vanicream shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
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