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 21, 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
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara Waterproof
Mascara · Lists silicones
Essence
I love flaw less skin
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
I’M BLUSHING 2-IN-1 CHEEK & LIP TINT
Lip · Lists silicones
Revlon
Illuminance Protect + Moisturize Primer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Instant Crush Lip & Cheek Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Black & White
Invisible for Black & White
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivéa
Invisible for black and white
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Julep
It’s Whipped Matte Lip Mousse
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
essence
Jelly sleeping mask
Lists fragrance
Essence
JUICY BOMB PARTY Jelly Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance
MAC
Just My Type Velvetease Lip Pencil
Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Just Swipe Cream Eyeshadow
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Fusion Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
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