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
K18
Molecular Repair Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Allies of Skin
Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Versed
Mood Lighting Glow Drops
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbivore
MOON DEW 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance
Herbivore
MOON FRUIT 1% Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Mousse coiffante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Allies of Skin
Multi Peptides & Growth Factors (GF) Advanced Lifting Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Multi-Active Delivery Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Active Exosome Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Bright Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Multi-Bright Milky Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Murphy
Murphy Oil Soap Multi-use Wood Cleaning Spray
Lists fragrance
Beekman 1802
Mushroom Milk Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Natura gel de baño
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Instant Sun Drops
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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