Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,227 products on Poliage, most often mascara, deodorant and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Cosmia
Après shampoing extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cien
Après shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing crème fondante à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Deliplus
Aqua styling
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
OGX
Argan Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
As I Am
As I Am Coconut Co-Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Auchan - bain de bouche - fraicheur 0% alcool - 500ml
Lists fragrance
Avant
Avant pink orchid subtle restoring overnight serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
avon elastine dry shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
axe
Lists fragrance, silicones
Axe
Axe Déodorant Homme Stick Collision Cuir & Cookies 48 h Non-Stop Frais 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Stick Collision Cuir & Cookies 48 h Non-Stop Frais Lot 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Stick Ice Chill 48h Non-Stop Frais 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
AXE Gel Cheveux Effet Mouillé Tube
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1 Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
AXE Pâte Coiffante Texturisante Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Anua
Azelaic 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Anua
Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
b&bw champange toast shower gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Baby Daily Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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