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 26, 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
Tatcha
The Texture Tonic
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Immortality Lip Tint-Heart Beat
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Premonition Roll On Lip Oil
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
The Water Cream
Moisturizer · 75 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Not Your Mother’s
Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Tinted Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Label from Jamaica · Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
TOLERIANE SENSITIVE RICHE
40ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
La Roche-Posay
Tolériane Ultra Contours Yeux
20ml · Label from France · Lists silicones
Tom’s of Maine
Tom’s of Maine Toddler
38ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yes to
Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Tomorrowland Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · 500ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Tomorrowland Hand + Body Wash
Body wash · 500ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
toms mouthwash
Lists fragrance
toms toddler toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Allies of Skin
Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
r.e.m. beauty
Treble Maker 3-in-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbivore
TREMELLA Silky Hydration Gel Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
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