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
Caudalie
Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Biore
Pore Unclogging Scrub
Exfoliant · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pore-cleansing exfoliator
100 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Herbal Essences
Potent Aloe Bamboo
Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Palladio
POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
Nivea
Power Shampoo Anti-pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Power Shampoo for Men
440 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
power stick
power stick purely pistachio
2.25Oz · Lists fragrance
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
250ml · Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Oral-B
pro repair original
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Blancheur
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral B
Pro-Expert Intense
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Multi-Protection
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Pro-Health Advanced Sensitive Releif
5.1oz 144g · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Pro-Vutamin B5 Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Professional All In One Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Prostyletech Keratin Smooth Color Anti-Fade Conditioner
828 mL, 28 fl oz · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · 5.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
PSORIASIS RELIEF MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Bath & Body Works
Pumpkin Cupcake Gentle Foaming Handsoap with Natural Essential Oils
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ofra
Pumpkin Spice Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Pur Bleuet
15 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens
Garnier
Pure Active 3 en 1
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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