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 23, 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
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Spray Pierre d’Alun et Beurre de Karité 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Spray Pierre d’Alun et Beurre de Karité 6x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove Déodorant Spray Go Fresh Concombre & Thé Vert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove Men+Care Anti transpirant Silver Control 48H Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove original 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove original 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove W Deo Invisible Dry 150ML 6x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Women Cool Essentials Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Dream Brightening Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Beiersdorf AG
Dry Active Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Secret
Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant - Mango Tango
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Dry Spray Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Dynamatte Boom Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick (Ember Rose Ver.)-Bliss
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Dynamatte Boom Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick-Rule Breaker
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Laura Geller
Easy Cover Up Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
EmpowerGloss Ultra-Glossy Lip Serum
Lip · Lists fragrance
Thrive Causemetics
EmpowerMatte Precision Lipstick Crayon
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Eye Lift 360° Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer
Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Find Comfort Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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