Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,227 products on Poliage, most often mascara, deodorant and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Maybelline
Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
Lists silicones
Alpiflor
Bain aromatique aux herbes - Melisse
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain de bouche enfant
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Bain de bouche fraîcheur sans alcool
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Cosmia
Bain moussant à l’extrait d’ylang-ylang
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant camomille et miel
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant miel et camomille
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maui Moisture
Bamboo fibers shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
l-oreal
BarberClub Nettoyant 3 en 1 Barbe + Visage + Cheveux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
bath and body works iced cinnamon rolls hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
bath ane and body soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Baume après rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Henkel
Beology Deep Sea Extract Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Kids SPF 50 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Men SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Vanilla Crème SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, essential oils, chemical UV filters
PUR Cosmetics
Big Look Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
anubis
bio lifting concentrate
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Biotherm Anti-wrinkles sun cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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