Ingredients

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

Shampooing Doux cheveux gras Menthe & citron

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Shampooing Doux Cheveux secs & abimés Amande & Abricot

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Shampooing Family Doux Oeufs

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Shampooing quotidien Fruits & Vitamines

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Shampooing soin douceur hydra douceur

400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Shampooing soleil à l’huile de Monoï et Néroli

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Shampooing très doux

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Shampooing très doux, extra doux

250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Shea butter conditioner

385 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Shea butter hair mask

340 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Shea Butter Melt & Pour Soap Base

Lists coconut derivatives

Shea butter scent 48h odor protection

Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones

Shock, eau de glacier & menthe extrème

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Shower Gel Fragrance Originale

Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives

Sierra Storm Invisible Glide Deodorant

Deodorant · Lists fragrance

Signal Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Integral 8 Nature Elements Fraîcheur Naturelle 500ml

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Signal Dentifrice Protection Caries Fraîcheur Naturelle 12x75ml

900 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates

Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Doseur

100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

Signal Integral 8 Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Fraîcheur Naturelle aux Extraits de Citron & d’Aloe Vera Flacon 500ml

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Silky lubricant

75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists formaldehyde releasers

Silly Apple 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash

Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

150 ml · Label from Australia, Philippines and United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives

Simple Skinkind Regime Selection

150ml, 1 mask, 25 wipes · Label from United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives

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