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
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Polishing Pomade
Hair styling · 1.75 oz · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Mineral + Sage Reviving Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Ted Lasso Don’t You Dare Settle Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnier
Method for Curls Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
NIVEA
MicellAIR
200ml · Label from Norway · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Micellaire skin breathe
Label from France and Morocco · Lists coconut derivatives
Ultra compact
Micellar cleansing water
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Milde Pflege Bei Juckender Kopfhaut
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Mineral Hair Mask Smoothes + Pink Clay
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
It’s a 10 Haircare
Miracle Leave-In
Conditioner · 10 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES FRIZZ-FIGHTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dae
Mirage Mist Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
clarins
mission perfection
30ml · Label from France and Haiti · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Mizellen Augen Make-Up Entferner Pads
50 pieces · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture-Balancing Shampoo
400ml · Label from Czech Republic · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Altruist
Moisturising Fluid
Label from Romania · Lists silicones
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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