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 21, 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
Dermalogica
Clearing Skin Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ 125 ml
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palmer’s
Coconut hydrate daily body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Color Riche extraordinaire 204
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tarte
Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Revlon
ColorStay Lash Serum + Liner Liquid Eyeliner
Serum · Lists sulfates
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Washable Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Comfort Space Skinflammation Calming Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
L’Oréal
Cool Power Gel Douche Cryo-Caps™ -4°C (Format XL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - crème de nuit - 40 + anti rides au collageneer® - tous types de peaux - 50ml
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Cosmia pure soin matifiant
Lists fragrance
Dermablend
Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Crème hydratante sensitive
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
L’Occitane
Crème mains - peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains SOS mains abîmées
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème pieds anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Crystal Gaze Glitter Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
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