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 23, 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
Thrive Causemetics
Filtered Effects️ Protecting Primer SPF 37
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Foaming cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
For The Flush Lip & Cheek Tint-Fruit Punch
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Allies of Skin
Founder’s Essence 56 Ellagic & P.A.D. Light Reflecting Fluid
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Free Spackle Illuminating Under Eye Primer
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Frizz Control Moisturizing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Frosted Sugar Cookie Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Full Coverage Water to Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Acure
Future Fusion PM Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Pacifica
Future Youth Time Shift Hydrogel Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
l-oreal
Garnier SkinActive Pure Charcoal Tissuemasker
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
Mercadona
Gel - champú bebé para pieles atópicas
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g
Lists coconut derivatives
Cerave
Gel Moussant Cerave
Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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