Propanediol
Propanediol is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 1,095 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
Herbivore
SUPER NOVA 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask | AHA & BHA Mask
Mask · 20ml · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Maelove
Super Smooth AHA + BHA Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sephora
SUPERMASK - The Mud Mask
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
The INKEY List
Supersize Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · 100ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Supersize Omega Water Cream
Moisturizer · 100ml · Lists coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tower 28
Swipe Serum Concealer
Concealer · 6.5 mL / 0.22 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial AHA + BHA Mask
Mask · 1.69 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Tangerine Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tangerine Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
The Body Shop
Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Tea Tree Purify Conditioner
Conditioner · 250ml · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
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