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
nioxin shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea anti-transpirant Invisible for black & White 48h Original
50ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Black & White
50ml · Label from France, Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Deo Roll-on Fresh Pure (50 ML)
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Reinigingsgel
150ml - Acnegevoelige huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea for Men Cool Kick Anti-Transpirant Deodorant ROLL-ON, 50 ML
Label from Egypt and Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Nivea Fresh Natural
50ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea Man FRESH OCEAN 0% Aluminium (ACH) 48h Deo-Schutz Antibakteriell
50ml · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Nivea Men - 3 in 1 Duschgel - Sensitive
250ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Nivea Men - Fresh Active
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Nivea Men 48H Deo
50 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Black & White Invisible Original Antitranspirant Spray
150ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Active
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Active 24h
75 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Fresh Active Antitranspirant Roller
50ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Power Quick Dry 48H Deodorant
150ml · Label from United Arab Emirates · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea men
Nivea men rasage corps
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Nivea Roll-On Black&White 50ml
Label from Norway · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsgel
150ml - Normale tot gemengde huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsmelk
200ml - Droge tot normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Nizoral
Nizoral Psoriasis
325 mL · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Olaplex
No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
100 ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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