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
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Vanicream
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · 16 oz · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Mousse à raser
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Mouth wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Colgate
Mundspülung
500ml · Label from France, Germany and Netherlands · Lists fragrance
Unilever
muscle soak salt
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Henkel
N°110 Crème de beauté haute performance anti-âge jour
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
60ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Instant Sun Drops
Serum · 1 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Revlon
Natural Honey Oats
650 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Nature Moments
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Henkel
Nature Moments - Shampoo (Marokkanisches Arganöl & Macadamiaöl)
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nautical Nonsense Palette
Lists silicones
L’Occitane
Nectar de Massage
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens
Cerave
nettoyant moussant visage
562 · Label from Canada · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Neutralia Dermo-Protecteur Shampooing Traitant Anti-Pelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutro Roberts
Neutro Roberts delicato profumo di sapone
40ml · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Reinigingsgel
200 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
177 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Niacinamide Tagescreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists chemical UV filters
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