Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,227 products on Poliage, most often mascara, deodorant and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A small, colorless alcohol. Holds water in a formula, dissolves other ingredients and carries them.
What it does
Contains Propylene Glycol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propylene Glycol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propylene Glycol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propylene Glycol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37269, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as propylenglycolum, 1 2 propanediol and pg.
Products that contain Propylene Glycol
Redken
03 Water Wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Differin
10% Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Treatment
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
100% ultra color Noir bleu 210
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Head & Shoulders
2 in 1 Citrus fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
2% BHA+ Breakout Solution
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
ebin
24 hour edge control extra firm hold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
24K Glow High Shine Styling Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Henkel
3 Wetter Taft Power Wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Cerave
3606000537750
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
7-Kräuter Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
72 lingettes bébé à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance
Secret
72HR Clear Gel Antiperspirant | Berry Bright
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Henkel
7sec express repair treatment
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dentalux
8 en 1 complet sans alcool Menthe légère
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
A thousand wishes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
SkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum
Lists fragrance, silicones
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Active Life - Sport Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Active Life Stick - Lavender Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Active Life Stick Cucumber Green Tea Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
GILLETTE
ACTIVE PROTECT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Adidas
Active Start Body hair face revitalising
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Adidas Ice Dive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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