Ingredients

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

Masque nutritif technique violet

0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

masque skinactive

1 · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

matrix biolage styling gel

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Maui moisture shampoo Maui moisture shampoo

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Max white expert original

75 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

MaxFresh - Rainbow Fresh

100g · Label from Australia, Cambodia and Thailand · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

MaxFresh Plax Mouthwash

250ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Maxlash Volumizer Mascara

Mascara · Lists parabens

Medicated Anti-Itch Lotion

Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers

Melt Away Vitamin C Triple Action Cleanser

Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives

Men Fresh Active

150 ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Men Power Shampoo

500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

MEN Sensitive Face Wash

Cleanser · 5.1 mL · Lists coconut derivatives

Men Shampoo Fortificante

400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Head & Shoulders

Men Ultra Idratante

250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

head & shoulders

Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice

330 ml · Label from Bulgaria · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Men’s Citrus Rush 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash

Body wash · 3oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

Men’s Essentials Everyday Moisture Daily Body & Hand Cream/Lotion

Body lotion · 14.5 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers

Men+Care Alcohol-Free Taming Gel

Hair styling · 7 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers

Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Purifying Shampoo

Shampoo · 25.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Men+Care Clean Comfort Deodorant Stick

Deodorant · 3.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones

Men+Care Eucalyptus + Birch Revitalizing 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

Men+Care Medium Hold Molding Paste

Hair styling · 1.75 oz · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers

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