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
Henkel
Repair & Pflege Shampoo mit Kokos-Extrakt
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Repair gezielte Reparatur 02 Spülung
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Henkel
Repair Shampoo
440 ml · Label from Austria · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Repair Spülung
440 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Henkel
Repair Therapy Conditioner
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Freeman
Restorative Facial Cleanser + Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ACT
Restoring Mint Mouthwash 2x daily
33.8 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
400ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Obagi
Retexturizing Exfoliating Peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Revitalift Laser Nuit
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Olaplex
RICH HYDRATION MASK
Conditioner · 200 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Ritual of Mehr Bodycream
Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Roll-on Ojos
15 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
R+Co
Root Booster Volume Spray
Hair styling · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
R+Co
ROSE WATER WAVE SPRAY
Hair styling · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Mielle Organics
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream
Body lotion · 8 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Williams
Rpk will deo stk 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Thayers
Salicylic Acid Cleanser & Acne Face Wash
Cleanser · 4.4 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clear
Sampoo limpieza diaria 2 en 1
400 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Sandalwood Summit Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
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