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
Cetaphil
Travel Size Gentle Skin Cleanser
Lists sulfates, parabens
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Balea
Trend it up
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
TRESemmé
Tresemme Botanic Shampoo
Label from South Africa · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tresemmé
Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray
236 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dr. Dennis Gross
Triple Correction Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Tropical Coconut & Shea Butter
500 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Matte Made Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après shampooing crème fondante au Lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing crème riche Aloé vera et huile de karité pur
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’Argan et Cranberry
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra doux Corps - Beurre réparateur Trésors de Miel
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Démêlant instantané Le Baume merveilleux Huiles d’argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à l’abricot et fleur de coton
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia (maxi format)
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Lèvres Baume à lèvres nourrissant Trésors de Miel
4,7 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de Pamplemousse et de thé vert
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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