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
Rituals
Gel douche 2-en-1 corps et cheveux
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
gel douche avec du lait et de l’abricot
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche comcombre et aloe vera
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche et bain Cerise et Jasmin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum cerise et jasmin
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps & cheveux Camomille
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps et cheveux aux extraits de calendula et de camomille
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gel lavant douceur fruitée à la pêche
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gel lavant douceur pure à l’hamamélis
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Gel micellar wash
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Gel ultra frais anti-transpirant X-treme Ocean surf 48H
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Gel Wet Shine Fructis 02
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Biore
Gentle & Breathable Acne-Prone Cleanser
Cleanser · 6.77 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Gentle Cover
Concealer · Lists parabens
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Equate
Gentle Skin Cleanser
473ml · Lists sulfates
ghj
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Gillette
Gillette Fusion Proglide
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
The Body Shop
Ginger Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
Conditioner · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
gingham fragrance mist
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gliss Hair Repair Asia Liss Après-shampooing
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
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