Ingredients

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

Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’argan et cranberry

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

Ultra Doux Shampooing au lait végétal hydratant

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Ultra Doux Shampooing nutrition extrême Olive Mythique

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Head & Shoulders

Ultra men deep clean 2in1 dandruff shampoo & conditioner

400mL · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Ultra Protection Leave In Mist

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

ultra sensitive after shave balsam

100 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

ultra-calming sensitive skin foaming cleanser

177 ml · Label from Canada · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives

Ultracalming Cleanser

Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives

UltraSport Faces Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum SPF 30

3 fl oz (88 ml) · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters

Under Eye Primer Stick

None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

up & up sport sunscreen lotion

Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck

Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50

Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters

UV Repair & Glow Bi-Phase Spray

Hair styling · 3.9 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

Vademecum Homéophytol

3 x 75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens

Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Bodylotion

400ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones

Vichy Déodorant Minéral Sans Sels D’aluminium Roll on

50ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance

Vichy Idéal soleil SPF30

200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters

Kenra Professional

Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Visibly Clear crème nettoyante pamplemousse rose

150ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Visibly Clear gel nettoyant exfoliant douceur

150 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives

Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant

150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid

Vitamin C Facial Gel Cleanser

Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel

Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol

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