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 22, 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
OGX
Coconut milk
Lists fragrance, silicones
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Soap & Glory
Coffee & Oat Scrub
Lists fragrance allergens
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Munnskyll Blå 250ml
Lists fragrance
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Munnskyll High Flouride 500ml
Lists fragrance
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Munnskyll Plax 100ml
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Colgate plax ice mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Colgate Plax Taze Nane Ağız Bakım Suyu
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Colgate Plax thé & citron
Lists fragrance, essential oils
colgate total antibacterial 12 hour protection
Lists fragrance
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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
Color Charm Paints
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Color Glanz Farbschutz-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Color intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Coloration crème soin à l’huile d’argan Châtain caramel 660
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Sachajuan
COLOUR PROTECT SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbal Essences
Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Conditioning Hair Detangling Spray with Frizz Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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