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
Algenist
GENIUS Liquid Collagen Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Thayers
Gentle Cleanser & pH Balancing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
ginger scalp serum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
True Botanicals
Ginger Turmeric HydraGlow Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Method
Glacier + granite men’s body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum | Korean Face Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Water-Gel Moisturizer - Vegan, Korean
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Glow + Get It
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Missha
Glow Dewy Hydrating Sunscreen SPF40+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Facetheory
Glow-C Deep Resurfacing Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Rael
Glutathione + Vita C Hydrogel Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
The INKEY List
Glycolic Acid Toner
Toner · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Glycolic Renewing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
KVD Beauty
Go Big or Go Home Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
gold bond
gold bond ultimate eczema relief
Lists parabens, silicones
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