Propanediol
Propanediol is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 1,087 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Glow Recipe
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance
Freeman
Plumping Collagen Facial Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Maelove
Plush Cream Lightweight Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Polyglutamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Pomegranate Peptide Firming Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, silicones
belif
Pore Cleaner Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pore-cleansing exfoliator
100 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
SKIN1004
Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
Mask · 27g · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Porescreen SPF40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Peach & Lily
Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser | Hydrating Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · 30ml · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Power Cocktail Lactic Acid Repair Serum for Face - Korean
Serum · 30ml · Lists exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Murad
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Press & Clear
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Pro Collagen Banking Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · 80ml · Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
PROPER MOLDING PASTE
Hair styling · 1.7 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Supergoop!
Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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