Ingredients

Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,302 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

herbal essence hairspray

226 g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

herbal essences mousse

192 g · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers

High Seas Deodorant with Ocean Elements

85 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, essential oils

Himmlisch Lang, Langhaar Shampoo

400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

Holy Hydration! Gentle Peeling Exfoliant

Exfoliant · 3.04 oz · Lists fragrance

Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo

Shampoo · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Honey Water Moisture Restoring Shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Hot Streak Leave-In Protection Serum

Conditioner · 150 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones

huile de coco lait hydratant corps

250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Hydrate & Glow Moisturizer

Moisturizer · 3.4 fl oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives

Not Your Mother’s

Hydrate Conditioner

Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol

Not Your Mother’s

Hydrate Shampoo

Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Hydrating Coconut Lotion

Body lotion · 21 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives

Hydrating Conditioner

Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones

Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser

Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives

Hydrating Shampoo

Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives

150 ml · Label from Greece · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

Hydro UV Shield Sunscreen

Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade

Hair styling · 2 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones

I love flaw less skin

Concealer · 4ml · Label from Morocco · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Ice Revive Scalp Serum

Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils

Herbal Essences

ignite my colour

200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Illuminating Shampoo with Moroccan Argan & Camellia Oils

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Infinite Rizz Mascara

Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones

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