Propylene Carbonate
Propylene Carbonate is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 387 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
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