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
Hourglass
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Vast Lash Mascara
Mascara · 6.64 mL / 0.22 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Missha
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Missha
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Vitachiol Aging Gel Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Derma E
Vitamin C Even Tone Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Cocokind
Vitamin C Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Water Rush Intensive Hydrating Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 40ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lavilin
Women’s Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Wonder’Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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