Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,301 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
L’occitane
L’occitane body shower oil 10% shea oil
75 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’OREAL NORGE AS
L’Oreal Mascara Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir
Label from Norway · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oreal Men Expert
L’Oreal Men Expert, Hydra Energetic Wake-up Effect Face Wash, 100 ml
100 ml · Label from Ireland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de miel et de lait d’avoine
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
250 ml · Label from Canada, France and Germany · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
LAIT U
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara Ultramarine Black
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Fusion Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Lash Luxe Legacy Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Lash Ritual Nourishing Serum-Clear
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
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