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
Violet-C Radiance Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, carmine (from insects)
TIRTIR
Vitachiol Aging Gel Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Westman Atelier
Vital Skincare Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Vitamin C 20% & Citrus Cells Advanced Light Reflecting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Even Tone Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Pacifica
Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cocokind
Vitamin C Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Vitamin-C CremeSerum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
Volume Captivant
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Wake Up Eye Stick
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Garnier
Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Versed
Water Rush Intensive Hydrating Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Laneige
Water Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Water-based lubrifiant intime
12 oz · Lists exfoliating acid
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Serum · 150ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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