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 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
L’Oréal
Lotion Super Éclaircissante-mains et pieds
100ml · Label from Cameroon · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Lotion Super éclaircissante-Visage
125mL · Label from Cameroon · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Lotion tonique apaisante
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, chemical UV filters
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Bain de Bouche Fraîcheur Éclat 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Lubrifiant gel intime
50 ml · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Lumberjack Lodge Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Karseell
Maca Essential Oil
50ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Maca Root & Aloe Fresh Kick Deodorant
Deodorant · 75g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Henkel
magic Oil Pinker Jasmin
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
magno rosé ÉLÉGANT
550ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Ziaja
Manuka Tree - Tónico Facial Astringente
Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · 295 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream, Hydrates, Revitalizes, Reduces Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffiness
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Máscara Facial Detox L’Oréal Argila Pura Esfoliante 40g
40 g · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
7 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Mascarilla capilar
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Mascarilla efecto lifting
Label from Spain · Lists formaldehyde releasers
Deliplus
Mascarilla Plex Repair
Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Masque extra doux
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique color
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique force
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique lisse
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique repair
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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