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
Cococare
Vitamin E cream
110g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Vitamin(e) C
15 mL · Label from United Kingdom · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
vo5
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse 12
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Volumetry Shampoo
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene Essential Botanicals
Voluminizing Conditioner
38.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Moroccanoil
Volumizing Mousse
Hair styling · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Wahre Schätze Pflegende Spülung Argan Camelia-Öl
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Aussie
Wash+Blow in a can tropical punch
180 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Clarins
Water Comfort One-Step Cleanser
200 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, parabens
Laneige
Water Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Freeman
Watermelon & Aloe Cooling Gel Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Watermelon Lip Care
Lip · 0.17 g · Lists coconut derivatives
Suave
Watermelon Wonder 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Versed
Weekend Glow Brightening Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
White Musk® Deodorant
Deodorant · 50ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Bath & Body Works
White Tea & Sage Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Essential Oils
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
whole blends coconut oil and cocoa butter shampoo and conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Wild Stylers by Techni Art Beach Waves (force 2)
150 ml e · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Act
Wild Watermelon Rinse
500 mL · Lists fragrance
Old Spice
Wilderness Deodorant with Lavender
85 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, essential oils
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