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
Suave
suave 2in1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
suave lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
suave men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
946 ml · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
suave shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 4.2 OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Doctor Fiterman
Sun Protect
50ml · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Sunkissed Poppy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Orkla
Sunsilk minerals Coconut Care
750 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Super C Ferulic
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Old Spice
Swagger
2 · Lists fragrance
sweet cinnamon pumpkin shower gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Syoss Color Protect Shampooing
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Syoss Gloss Sensation Blond Miel 7-86
33 + 67 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
palette
syoss mousse per capelli
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Henkel
Syoss Shampooing perfecteur Kératine Perfection
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ofra
Tea And Biscuits Vitamin C Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists silicones
tea tree shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Adidas
Team Five Body Hair Face 3 Menthol Energising
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Texture Clay
Hair styling · 2.6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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