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
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · 0.33 fl oz · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara
Mascara · 0.23 fl oz · Lists sulfates, silicones
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · 0.32 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bPerfect
Lashout Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Henkel
Le Chat Gel lavant Action antibactérienne au Romarin
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Le démaquillant express yeux
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
l-oreal
Le Masque Merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kristin Ess
Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.45 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Leche Solar UV Sensitive 50+
400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Bath & Body Works
Lemon Poppyseed Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Natural Essential Oils
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cora
Les Soins Shampooing antipelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cora
Les Soins Shampooing Vitalité
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Lèvres
4,8 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
cien
lidl crème de soin hydratante
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
The Body Shop
Life Is Deodorant
Deodorant · 50ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
life of the party artisan avocado cucumber soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Unilever
Lifebuoy Expert Lingettes Nettoyantes Mains x10
10 pièces (0.036 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Lifting Creme
3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Lineur intense
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Lingettes démaquillantes tous types de peaux
25 pièces · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lingettes douceur à l’eau nettoyante
24 lingettes · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lingettes intimes apaisantes à l’extrait d’hamamélis
10 pièces · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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