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
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Odele
Ultra Sensitive Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Ultra-Black Lash Lift Serum Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Freeman
Ultra-Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Lotion
Body lotion · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Hempz
Vanilla Bean & Coconut Snowball Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Vanilla Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 17 fl oz, 500ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Hydrating Milk Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Vegan Cream Creamy Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance
Hourglass
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Clarins
Velvet Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance
Vichy
Vichy Idéal soleil SPF30
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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