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
Gold Bond
Firming Neck & Chest Age Renew Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer
Concealer · 0.66 ounces · Lists parabens, silicones
Unilever
Flawless Curls Mousse
298 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
henkel
Fluor et plantes (sauge, mélisse, thym)
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Curél
Foaming Facial Wash
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Fond de teint foundation 020 natural beige
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
AmLactin
Foot Repair Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · 3 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Colomer
Formule ZP 11 Cheveux Gras
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Colomer
Formule ZP11 Cheveux Normaux
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Method
Free + Clear laundry detergent
1.58 L (53.5 fl oz) · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Freeman cucumber peel off mask
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Men
Fresh Active
150 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Men
Fresh Active 0%
40 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiersdorf AG
Fresh Active Deodorant
150ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Secret
Fresh Clear Gel Antiperspirant and Deodorant - Pineapple Paradise
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Fresh Comfort
Deodorant · 150 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Henkel
Fresh it Up! Shampoo
40 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
fresh mint mouth wash
250ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance
Nivea
fresh natural
150 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Fresh Natural 48h
150ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
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