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
Oral-B
Oral-B PROFESSIONAL Zahnfleisch & -schmelz PRO-REPAIR ORIGINAL
75 ml · Label from Austria, Germany and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Mario Badescu
Orange Cleansing Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
OGX
Orchid oil conditioner
385 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
OGX
Orchid oil shampoo
385 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ouidad
ouidad vitacurl gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Out of bed
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation
Foundation · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Secret
Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant Clean Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant Hygienic Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant Protecting Powder
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant Shower Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant Unscented
Deodorant · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Oxygen Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
400ml · Label from United Arab Emirates · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
henkel
Palette Blond Foncé 500 7-0
115 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
50 + 50 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
115 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, parabens
palmer’s
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmer’s
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Geconcentreerde Crème
1 · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmer’s
palmer’s cocoa butter hand cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pantene
Pantene Pro V Color Protect
Shampoo · 300ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Paraben Free Volumizing Hair Mousse Foam with Orange Blossom
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor
1 count · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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