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
up&up
Sandwich Bags
Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex ph balance dermo protector
65 ml · Label from Ukraine · Lists fragrance
Head & Shoulders
Sanfte Pflege (3 Action Formula)
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sanfte Reinigungsmilch
200ml · Label from France, Germany and Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
sanitizer
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ombia
Sapone liquido
1 Litro · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Satin Care abricot gourmand
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Himalaya
Saunf Mouthwash
215ml · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dior
Sauvage
75g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
savon de Marseille
100 gr · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon de Marseille fleur d’oranger et argan
4*100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon de Marseille Karité & Jasmin
4 * 100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Savon doux à l’extrait de fleur de jasmin
0.09 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Savon liquide amande
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Roger & Gallet
Savons parfumés Thé vert
300 g (3x100g) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clear
Scalp Oil Control
225ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Scalp relief
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Scalp relief shampoo
150 ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
ScandalEyes Retro Glam Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
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