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
Lawless
Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Glass Lock Air Gloss-Born Ready
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Glaze Daze Lip Gloss-Rose Tea
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Glitter Whip Liquid Lipstick-Crushed Gem Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists silicones
MAC
Glow Play Cushiony Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Jane Iredale
Glow Time Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Go Fresh Dry Spray Cool Essentials Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline New York
Great Lash
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Pixi
H2O SkinTint
Foundation · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Live Tinted
HUESKIN Serum Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Live Tinted
HUESTICK All-over Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Live Tinted
HUESTICK Lip and Cheek Multistick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Hydra Jelly Pocket Lip Jam-Sugar Swirl
Lip · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Westman Atelier
HydroBalm Tinted Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
trend it up
Hydrostay Silky Serum Foundation
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Wonderskin
Hyper Bond All-Day Stay Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Juvia’s Place
I am My Skin Foundation Sticks
Foundation · Lists silicones
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