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
Harry’s
Texturizing Putty
Hair styling · 2.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tatcha
The Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · 15 ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
The Brightening Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Naturium
The Calmer Ceramide Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Clarifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Concealer Pen with TFC8®
Concealer · 2.4 mL / 0.08 fl oz · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Dewy Milk Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
The Dewy Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Dewy Skin Cream
Moisturizer · 75 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Naturium
The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer - Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Crown Affair
The Finishing Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Lisa Eldridge
The Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
The Good Acids Pore Toner - Daily Toner
Toner · 100 ml · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Fresh Vanilla Lemon
Deodorant · 5 FL OZ · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Pure Vanilla
Deodorant · 5 FL OZ · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Sport Luxe
Deodorant · 5 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Blackberry
Deodorant · 5 FL OZ · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Coconut
Deodorant · 5 FL OZ · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Eucalyptus
Deodorant · 5 FL OZ · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Grapefruit
Deodorant · 5 FL OZ · Lists fragrance
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