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
l-oreal
Pure Active Intensif 3 en 1 Anti-points noirs incrustés
150 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
PURE ALGUE
75 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Charcoal Mask
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
Head & Shoulders
Pure Intense
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Pure light - Nude de teint hydratant
30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Pure Skin Cleansing Gel
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive 3 en 1 carbón
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive exfocepillo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive Gel nettoyant assainissant
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
davines
Purifying Shampoo
250ml e 8.45 fl.ox U.S. · Label from Latvia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Color Wow
Raise the Root Thicken + Lift Spray
Hair styling · 5.0 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rausch
RAUSCH Meerestang Kopfhaut-Kur
15ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
BOD man
Really Ripped Abs Fragrance Body Spray
8oz 236ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Recharge crème lavante mains
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Redermic R - Correcteur dermatologique Intensif
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Foaming Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Alpha Skin Care
Refreshing Face Wash
Lists sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Speed Stick
Regular
3 Oz · Lists fragrance
renewing and argon oil of Morocco shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Proactiv
Renewing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Rénovateur Anti-Taches Nuit
30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Deliplus
Repair
Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
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