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 21, 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
Not Your Mother’s
Detangler Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
COOLA
Dew Good Illuminating Face Serum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Fenty Skin
Dew N Plump Intense Hydration Slushie Overnight Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer Mineral SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Bliss
Disappearing Act Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Doctor’s Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
dr brown toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Dr Squatch
Dr. Squach Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Dreamlit Illuminating Facial Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Strengthening Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
E-Rase Milki Micellar Water
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pipette
Eczema Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
HONEST
Eczema Relief Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED SKIN PROTECTANT CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond Ultimate
Eczema Relief Skin Protectant Cream
Lists parabens, silicones
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