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
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
PROTECTIVE HAIR PERFUME – BOIS NOIR
Fragrance · 50 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Drunk Elephant
Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid
Serum · 1 FL OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Pumpkin Cupcake Gentle Foaming Handsoap with Natural Essential Oils
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing & Exfoliating Enzyme Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Naturopathica
Pumpkin Purifying Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
L’Oréal
Pure Charcoal Mask
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
NARS
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Jane Iredale
PureMatch Liquid Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
purfext pumpkin bath and body hand soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
INDIE LEE
Purifying Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Purity Lash (Black)
Mascara · 8.5 mL · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Not Your Mother’s
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Not Your Mother’s
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Q10 - creme nuit anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Q10 - recharge creme jour anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Q10 - recharge creme nuit anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Q10 antiarrugas
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Naturium
Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5%
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Radian-C Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
NARS
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Acure
Radically Rejuvenating Bakuchiol Dual Phase Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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