Ingredients

Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,300 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

BILLIE EILISH FRAGRANCES FRAGRANCE
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Eilish Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
BILLIE EILISH FRAGRANCES FRAGRANCE
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Eilish Intense Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
LOREAL
loreal
elnett
200 ml · Label from Albania · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elsene Color-Vive Miracle Instantané
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elsene Total Repair 5 Miracle Instantané
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Antipelliculaire shampooing traitant
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Argile Extraordinaire Shampooing beauté
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve energie shampooing purifiant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elsève Fibralogy Air
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elsève Homme Lotion Protectrice Fortifiante
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Huile Extraordinaire Shampooing nutrition
90 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Liss-Intense Shampooing disciplinant (Maxi format)
400 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Liss-Intense Shampooing disciplinant Huile d’Argan + Thermo-Protect
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Nutri-gloss Luminizer Shampooing haute brillance
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Phytoclear antipelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Re-Nutrition Soin-crème nourrissant
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elvive
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elvive Energizzante Shampoo Delicato Citrus.Cr
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
YVES ROCHER
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
BALEA
Balea
Enthaarungscreme
125 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, sulfates
HENKEL
Henkel
Essence Ultîme Citrus Oil Luminous Blond Shampooing illuminant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
HENKEL
Henkel
Essence Ultime Omega Repair
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
R+CO CONDITIONER
R+Co
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+CO SHAMPOO
R+Co
ESSENTIAL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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