Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,280 products on Poliage, most often mascara, deodorant and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Unilever
dove 0%
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
dove anti frizz set
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Unilever
dove body lotion
Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
dove conditioner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Stick Original 0% 2x40ml
80 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove men care deo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
dove pink beauty bar
90g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Pink Lot 2x100g
6 pièces (0.6 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Soin et Huile Surgras 2x100g Lot de 3
6 pièces (0.6 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Secrets de Soin Gel Douche Lavande
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
dr teals body wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB Cream
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Dream Long Liss Shampoo Super Liss
400 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Dulcolax
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Duschöl
250 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Elemis
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
unilever
Eau coiffante Brillance Nacrée - Timotei
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Related guides
How to read an ingredient list
What the ingredient list on a beauty product tells you, what the names mean, and what it leaves out, using FDA and EU labeling rules.
Does ingredient order show how much is in a product?
Ingredient lists run from most to least, but only down to 1%. Below that, any order is allowed. What the order shows and what it hides.
How do you patch test a new product?
What the AAD, FDA and DermNet say about testing a small area, the FDA hair dye skin test, in-office patch tests, and contact allergy basics.