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 21, 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
Cien
Crème main Verveine et citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
crème mains à la camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-âge 2 en 1
Lists fragrance
Roger & Gallet
Crème mains et ongles Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermophil
Crème mains réparateur intense formule indienne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
cien
Crème pour la peau soft Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Occitane
Crème réjouissante miel & citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Creme Seife Ginger & Lemon
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aldi
Cremeseife - Olive & Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cremeseife Mandelblüte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Crystal Gaze Glitter Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Garnier
Cucumber Fresh shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Curl Boosting Mousse for Frizzy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
TRESemmé
Curl Conditioning Mousse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Curl Defining Creme 5
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Curl Glaze Mousse 13
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Garnier
Curl Nourish Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Curl perfect, leave in mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Shine Conditioning Jelly
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Whole Foods
Cypress Cedar Scented Deodorant
Lists fragrance
Nivea
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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