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 26, 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
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara - Black
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Color Correcting Concealer
Concealer · 0.2 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4 In 1 Glow Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
Concealer · 0.2 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Aussie
INSTANT FREEZE MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Philosophy
instant glow peeling mousse
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Instant Oil Control
255 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
INSTANT VOLUME MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
head & shoulders
Intense hydration
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Intense Smoothing Serum
Hair styling · 1.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
bPerfect
IntensifEYE Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ziaja
Intima Kwiat Lotosu
250 ml · Label from Poland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Invisi’Gel aux actifs minéraux
150 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Nivea
Invisible Black & White Clear
54 g · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Men
Invisible for Black & White
50 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Black & White
Invisible for Black & White
200 ml · Label from Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
nivea
invisible for black and white
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Invisible Look Styling Gel
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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