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
e.l.f.
Camo Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Winky Lux
Cheeky Rose Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
bPerfect
Chroma Conceal Liquid Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Clinique
Chubby Stick Cheek Color Balm
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
CLARINS SOS PRIMER 00 - Booste l’éclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh All Over Dewy Tint
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm SPF 15
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Clinical Protection
Lists fragrance, silicones
Mented Cosmetics
Cloud Cream Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Cloudline Blur Lip Liner-Morning Mist
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Coconut Kiss Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush Matte Finish
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Hot Topic
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Pink Slip
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Maybelline
COLOR TATTOO CREAM EYESHADOW Up To 24Hr Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Makeup
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Revlon
ColorStay Full Time Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Revlon
ColorStay Multi-Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Lawless
Conseal The Deal Lightweight, Long-Wear Everyday Concealer with Caffeine
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Essence
CORRECT & CONCEAL Anti Redness Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
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