Pentylene Glycol
Pentylene Glycol is a solvent and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 610 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 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
Tocobo
Bio Watery Sun Screen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dr. Dennis Gross
Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Night Restore Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
BioRejuvenation Serum Collagen Amino Acids + G.N.A.
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Blissful Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Block Star Clarifying Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
Blur + Repair Moisturizer Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Sabon
Body Srub - Sunny Lush
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Inika Organic
Bold Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ouai
Bond Repair Balm
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Boob tape remover
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
Bora Barrier Rich Repair Refillable Moisturizer with 6-Butterlipid Complex
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Botanical 2GF Wonderful Ampoule
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bubble
Bounce Back Refreshing Skin Toner Spray
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Julep
Bright Intentions Under Eye Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Pai
Bright Now PHA & Rosehip Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Farmacy
Bright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Bright Stuff Illuminating Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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