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
Dove
Men+Care Wild Eucalyptus Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
MINERALIST Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Laura Geller
Modern Classic Matte Lip Mousse
Lip · Lists silicones
Glo Skin Beauty
Modern Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Monsavon Anti-Transpirant Femme Spray Compressé Fleur de Coton Toute Légère 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Rich Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sanex
Natur protect 48H deodorant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Sanex
Natur Protect à la pierre d’alun 24h (duo pack)
Lists fragrance, silicones
Sanex
Natur protect anti-traces blanches 24h
Lists fragrance, silicones
Sanex
Natur protect Pierre d’Alun
Lists fragrance, silicones
natura bisse sunscreen
Lists fragrance, silicones
Essence
NATURAL MATTE MOUSSE FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
AcM
NC35 Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Deodorant Stress Protect For Woman Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Black & White Invisible Original Antitranspirant Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiersdorf
Nivea Men Stress Protect Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Up&Up
non-acetone nail polish remover
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Milani
Nude Touch
Lists carmine (from insects)
Nudestix
NUDEFIX Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Boots
Odour Control Antiperspirant Foot Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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