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
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Pantene
Daily Moisture Renewal conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
OGX
Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gold Bond
Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration 48 Hour Activation Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Diadermine
Démaquillant douceur yeux
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens
Henkel
Démaquillant yeux
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens
Cosmia
Demelant soin parfum argan et jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dentalux
Dentalux Complex 5
Lists fragrance
Henkel
Dentifrice au fluor goût fraise
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
oral B
dentifrice oral b
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Oral-B
Dentifrice Pro Expert Dents Fortes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
DM
Dentodent Mundspülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Déo pour tout le corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Men
Deo Roll-On Fresh Ocean 0% Aluminium
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Gellette
deodorant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Ombia
deodorant
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Deodorant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Old spice
Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Déodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
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