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
Laura Geller
Bright Stuff Illuminating Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Supergoop!
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skinfix
Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Indie Lee
Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Kopari
Brightening Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tula
Brightening Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Brilliant Under Eye Brightener Illuminating Corrector
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Bulldog
Bulldog Déodorant naturel Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
burn gel relief
Lists drying alcohol
Physicians Formula
Butter Glow Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Physicians Formula
Butter Lash Splash Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Drunk Elephant
C-Firma Fresh Vitamin-C Day Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Drunk Elephant
C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
C-Luma Hydrabright Gentle Hydrating Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Medik8
C-Tetra Advanced
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
The Ordinary
Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The INKEY List
Caffeine Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Caffeine solution
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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