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
Facetheory
HydraCleanse Rebalancing Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Facetheory
HydraOat Calming Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Alpyn Beauty
Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Hydrating Face Mist with SPF
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Babo Botanicals
Hydrating Milk Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 - Milk SPF for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Pixi
Hydrating Milky Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Kopari
Hydrating Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
TIRTIR
Hydro UV Shield Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Hydrodew Vegan Mucin Barrier Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Renee Rouleau
HyperFix Fading Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Juvia’s Place
I am My Skin Foundation Sticks
Foundation · Lists silicones
Innersense
I Create Curl Memory
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair
Serum · Lists silicones
Beauty Bakerie
InstaBake 3-in-1 Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
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