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
Baxter of California
DEODORANT - CEDARWOOD AND OAKMOSS ESSENCE
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Baxter of California
DEODORANT - CITRUS & HERBAL MUSK
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Baxter of California
DEODORANT - ITALIAN LIME & POMEGRANATE ESSENCE
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien MEN
Déodorant AQUA 48h d’efficacité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cosmia
Déodorant compressé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Déodorant Energy 24h
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Unilever
Deodorant Extra Fresh
Lists fragrance, silicones
Lacura
DEODORANT FEELING FRESH
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Déodorant fleurs blanches 24H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Salt & Stone
Deodorant Gel
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Déodorant instant voluptueux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Old Spice
Deodorant Old Spice Bearglove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’occitane
Déodorant stick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Old Spice
Deodorant Swagger
Lists fragrance
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux normaux à gras - Vichy - 200ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux secs ou colorés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS ULTRA APAISANT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutro Roberts
Dermazero
Lists fragrance
Neutro Roberts
DermaZero, pelli intolleranti
Lists fragrance
La Roche-Posay
Dermo-pediatrics spray application facile SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Old Spice
Desodorante
Lists fragrance
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