Propanediol
Propanediol is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 1,073 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A glycol made from corn sugar or petroleum. Dissolves other ingredients and holds water.
What it does
Contains Propanediol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propanediol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 58392, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Propanediol
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Cooling Aqua Jelly
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Allies of Skin
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Indie Lee
CoQ-10 Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance
Hempz
Cozy Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Laneige
Cream Skin Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Deliplus
Crema facial hidrata ácido hialurónico y aloe vera
Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Crema solar
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Creme jour anti-rides au q10
Lists fragrance
AmLactin
Crepe Firming Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rael
Cryo + Soothing Hydrogel Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
boscia
Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Cupcakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Curlsmith
Curl Reset Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Curvy Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Daily 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
R+Co
DAILY FORECAST FINISHING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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