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
Rose Inc
Lip Treatment Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Stick)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Gel Lavant apaisant protecteur
750 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante
1 · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar surgras Douche-crème concentrée Anti-Dessèchement
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Syndet Gel crème nettoyant anti-irritations
400 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Aquarium Series
7.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
LISCI CHERATINA Shampoo
200ml · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Liso & Brillo
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Liss frizz control mask
Label from Morocco and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Listerine
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Listerine advanced white
500 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Listerine Advanced White
500 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Listerine FreshBurst PocketPaks
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Listerine
Listerine Total Care Clean Mint
500 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Listerine Total Care Zero Alcohol
1 l · Label from Puerto Rico · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Listerine
Listerine Zero Bain De Bouche Quotidien
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Label from Spain · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Locked in Strong Hold Twist & Braid Gel
Hair styling · 110 g · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lotion capillaire
0.404 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Lotion nettoyante haute tolérance
460 mL · Label from France · Lists sulfates, parabens
cre8tion
lotion pearl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Cosmia
Lotion purifiante
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists silicones
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