Propylene Carbonate
Propylene Carbonate is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 382 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Propylene carbonate: used to dissolve other ingredients.
What it does
Contains Propylene Carbonate: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propylene Carbonate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37268, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Propylene Carbonate
Huda Beauty
#FauxFilter Luminous Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Rimmel London
100% Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
PUR Cosmetics
4-in-1 Sculpting Concealer with Skincare Ingredients
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Secret
72HR Holiday Dry Spray Antiperspirant | Berry Bright
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
72HR Holiday Dry Spray Antiperspirant | Cozy Caramel
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Ofra
Absolute Cover Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Adidas
Adidas Control Anti-Transpirant Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Advanced Care Apple & White Tea Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Beauty Finish Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Clear Minerals Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Invisible Sheer Cool Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Lavender Fresh Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Nourished Beauty Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Peach & Chamomile Tea Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Revive Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Rose Petals Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Shea Butter Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
NARS
Afterglow Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Air Matte Ultra Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Air Plush Lip & Cheek Cream-High Winds
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
All-In-One 24k Multi-Effect Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
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