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
Olaplex
RICH HYDRATION MASK
Conditioner · 200 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Rituel Soin Éclat
1 pièce (0.18 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Curlsmith
Root Boost Uplifting Spray
Hair styling · 6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
R+Co
Root Booster Volume Spray
Hair styling · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fekkai
Root Lift
Hair styling · 5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Not Your Mother’s
Root Lift Spray
Hair styling · 6.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Bath & Body Works
Rose Water & Ivy Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
259 mL, 8.75 fl oz · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Rosemary Oil Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Heritage Store
Rosewater Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Heritage Store
Rosewater Jelly Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream
Body lotion · 8 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · 32 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · 150ml · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Salicylic Acid Serum 2%
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medicube
Salmon DNA Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
Salmon PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask
Mask · 28g · Lists fragrance
Hairstory
Sans Savon Body Wash Charlevoix Boreal Forest Blend
Body wash · 8oz · Lists essential oils
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · 50 mL · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Scarlet Woods Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Balea
Sea Salt Texture Spray
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Second Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
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