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
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Grogoove
Skin Relief Cream
Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Sync Satin Foundation-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
Garnier
SkinActive Contorno Occhi Illuminante
15 ml · Label from Italy · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
SkinActive Micellar Foaming Face Wash
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Sleep Relaxing Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · 200ml · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
smart care hand sanitizer
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Winky Lux
So Extra Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Concealer
Concealer · 0.21 fl. oz · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Foundation · 1.0 fl oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Ofra
Soft Pearl Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Softening Hydrating Foot Cream with Shea Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Nivéa
Soin de jour
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Soin de jour hydratant
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique color
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique force
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique lisse
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique repair
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Sommerpflege Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Henkel
Sonnengeküsstes Blond Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Soothing Aloe Moisturizer
Body lotion · 21 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
The Body Shop
Spa of the World French Grape Seed Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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