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
Axe
Axe Déodorant Homme Spray XL Lot 2x150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Gold Déodorant Homme Spray Antibactérien Dry Anti-Traces Protection 48H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Ice Cool Déodorant Homme Spray Antibactérien Menthe Glacial & Citron Protection Anti-Humidité 48H Spray 150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Wet n Wild
Bare Focus Niacinamide Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 16HR All Over Skin-Perfecting Matte Concealer Mineral SPF 25
Concealer · Lists silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Berry Cute Cake Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Big Mood Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea Men
Black & White Invisible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea Men
Black & White Invisible Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Huda Beauty
BLUSH FILTER LIQUID BLUSH
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Juvia’s Place
Blushed Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Juvia’s Place
Blushed Liquid BlushLighter
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Bold Booster Lip Plumper-Blush Drizzle
Blush · Lists exfoliating acid
Wet n Wild
Breakup Proof Waterproof Boosting Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Bright Eyes Cooling Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Bright-Eyed Under Eye Corrector
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier ambre solaire
Brume solaire enfant sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Bubble Glow Blush Bar
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Buildable Blur CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Thrive Causemetics
Buildable Blur HD Creaseless Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Butter Lash Splash Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Doucce
Caché Crème Satin Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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