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
Adidas
Adidas Victory Edition
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Skin Doctor
Advance Sunblock. Face & Body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Brandt
Advanced Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Medik8
Advanced Night Eye
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Maybelline
Affinitone 30 Sand Beige
Lists parabens, silicones
Adidas
After sport Body hair face 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lalin sun
After sun care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gold Bond
Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
AGE RENEW CREPE CORRECTOR HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Duke Cannon
Air Defense Active Deodorant Aluminum Free - Midnight Swim
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Kenra Professional
Air Dry Crème 6
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
allergy relief
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mario Badescu
Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Holika Holika
Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Aloe Scent
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Old Spice
Alpine Deodorant
Lists fragrance
Secret
Aluminum Free Clear Solid Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Dove
Aluminum Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Spray Cherry Blossom
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Spray Midnight Jasmine
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Suave
Aluminum Free Ocean Charge Men’s Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Amazon whitening mouthwash
Lists fragrance
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