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
Henkel
Gliss Hair Repair Ultimate Color Shampooing
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gliss Kur - Hair repair - Oil Nutritive Shampoo
Shampoo · 250 ml · Label from Belgium and Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ziaja
Goat’s milk hair conditioner with keratin
200 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance
Ziaja
Goat’s milk hand cream
80ml · Label from Croatia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Gold Bond Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
gold bond radiance renewal
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
gold bond ultimate diabetics dry skin relief
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Gommage beauté absolue
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gommage Quotidien Aqua Rich
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
got2b
100ml · Label from France and Greece · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Henkel
got2b kleber spiking wax
75 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Polish’d
Grapefruit facial wipes
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maybelline
Great Lash Clear Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Maybelline
Great Lash Lots Of Lashes Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Royal Blue Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Volumizing Washable Mascara
Mascara · 0.43 fl oz · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Washable Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Green Labs Pinea-C Brightening Gel Washable Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Gro-Pro Nourishing Lash Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
HAIR
300 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
HAIR MOUSSE
Hair styling · 200 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
henkel
Hair Repair Ultimate Huile Précieuse Shampooing
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Hand & Nagel Balsam Kamille
100 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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