Propyl Gallate
Propyl Gallate is an antioxidant and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 22 products on Poliage, most often body wash, eye cream and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Propyl gallate: used to slow oxidation of other ingredients.
What it does
Contains Propyl Gallate: antioxidant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propyl Gallate: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37267, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as propolis gallas.
Products that contain Propyl Gallate
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom
Body wash · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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
Cetaphil
Deep Cleansing Bar 3PK
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Delicate Orchid & Amber Pampering Body Wash
Body wash · Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
r.e.m. beauty
Essential Drip Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gommage beauté absolue
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Nivea
Huile de douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Menthe poivrée lait apaisant pour les pieds
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Nivea
natural oil for dry skin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash with Nourishing Serum
Body wash · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Mario Badescu
Vanilla Lip Wax (Stick)
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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