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’Oréal
Spa wisdom Maroc Brume dernière touche fleur d’oranger
100 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Speed Stick
Speed Stick Fresh Deodorant
85g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance
Speed Stick
speed stick ocean surf deodorant
1 net wt 3 oz (85g) · Label from Dominican Republic · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Spiegelglanz 24h Glanz-Treu Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
PRAVANA
Split End Mender
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
SpongeBob Jellyfish Splash 3-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Sport Fresh Deodorant
85 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance
Henkel
Sports Power-Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Spray anti-noeuds parfum cerise et fraise
0.15 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
Garnier Fructis
Spray Gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clarins
Spray Solaire Lait Fluide Sécurité
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Aussie
SPRUNCH MOUSSE AND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Stick labial
Label from Ireland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Stick Large Intraçable 72h
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Mario Badescu
Strawberry Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · 8.3 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Stripped Nude Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Strong Hold Gel
150 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
studio line clean gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Studio Line Hot & Boucle
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
STYLING CREAM
Hair styling · 125 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Styling gel
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Kenra Professional
Styling Gel 17
Hair styling · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Styling mousse extra strong
150 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
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