Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,298 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
Kaia Naturals
THE NIACINAMIDE BRIGHTENING DEODORANT
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
50 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · 50 ml · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Forbidden Love Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gold Bond
Therapeutic Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
thick & full biotin & collagen shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Not Your Mother’s
Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Tide
Tide Original
1 L · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Gold Bond
Tight & Firm Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 8 oz · Lists silicones
Old Spice
Timber Deodorant
85 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Timotei
Timotei Après Shampoing Cheveux Normaux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Brume Sublimante enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Spray
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Tío Nacho
Tío Nacho Anti-Caida Engrosador
415 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Pilucho
Toallitas humedas para bebe
100 toallitas humedas · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Toms deo
Lists fragrance
toms deodorant
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Tonique
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Listerine
Total care
500ml · Label from France and Martinique · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Auchan
TOTAL CARE
95 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Total Care Zero menthe douce
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE HEAT PROTECTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Yves Rocher
Tradition de Hammam, Baume nourrisant à l’huile d’argan bio du Maroc et à l’huile essentielle bio de fleur d’oranger
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Enzyme Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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