Propanediol
Propanediol is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 1,073 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Glow Recipe
Banana Souffle Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Bare Focus Niacinamide Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 16HR All Over Skin-Perfecting Matte Concealer Mineral SPF 25
Concealer · Lists silicones
Skinfix
Barrier Balancing Water Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Barrier Bounce Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Barrier Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Le Labo
Basil SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
chicco
Bath and shower gel Baby Moments Kids
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Beam Blocker - Invisible Korean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Mixsoon
Bean Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Mixsoon
Bean Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Mixsoon
Bean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Mixsoon
Bean Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Balea
Beauty Expert Liquid Peeling
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Krave
Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++: Lightweight Transparent Sunscreen
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Berry Dewy Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Drunk Elephant
Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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