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
Pacifica
Matcha Tea Energizing Barrier Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
Deliplus
Men care regen skin, cream phytoproteoglycanos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Dr. Squatch
Men’s Natural Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance
R+Co
METAL DETECTOR Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
method men
Method Men Juniper Sage Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Micellar Milk Froth Cleansing Gel & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Liquid Face
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral SPF Moisturizer - Daily Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin - Dermatologist Tested
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
RiseWell
Mineral Toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Rael
Miracle Clear Clarifying Toner for Sensitive Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Haruharu Wonder
Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel / Unscented
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Moisture Infusion Toner
Toner · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
frenshe
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Moisturizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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