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
Arm & hammer
essentials
28 g · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Arm & Hammer
Essentials Rosemary Lavender
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Suave
Essentials Wild Cherry Blossom Shampoo
Shampoo · 22.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Arm & Hammer
Essentials with NATURAL DEODORIZERS JUNIPER BERRY DEODORANT
NET WT. 2.5 OZ (71g) · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Cien
Eternal Orquid
Serum · 30g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Eucerin
Eucerin huile de douche
400 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture 21-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner for Dry Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Exfoliating 2% AHA Facial Pads with Witch Hazel
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Exfotonic gel exfoliant effet peau neuve
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Extra Strength Medicated Body Lotion
Body lotion · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rimmel London
Extra Super Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
EXTRA WHITE PORE MINIMISER MUD FOAM
100 g · Label from Vietnam · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Extreme Hair Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Redken
Extreme Shampoo
300 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Henkel
Fa Men speedster energisant shampoing douche
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Calypso
facial protection
50ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
HEMEIEL
Facial Serum Capsules
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Farb Booster
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Fast-dry Hairspray 8
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Old Spice
Fiji Deoderant
3.0 oz (85 g) · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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