Propanediol
Propanediol is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 1,096 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
Acure
Resurfacing Cleanser with 1% Glycolic Acid & Unicorn Root
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Glycolic Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · 300ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Retinal For All Renewing Serum - Korean
Serum · 30ML · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.15%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Retinol Complex Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinol Complex Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Retinol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Retinol Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palladio
RETRACTABLE WATERPROOF LIP LINER
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Revitalift Laser Nuit
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
RMS Beauty
Revitalize Hydra Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Anua
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Toner · 250ml · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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