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
Williams
Williams 75ml stk blueman
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Energy
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Williams inv stick 75mlx2
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mini Gel à Raser Peau Sensible 75ml
75 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Fragile 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
200 ml · Label from France and Senegal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Lacura
Wonder Spray Curls
200ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Wonder’Lash Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
WONDER’LASH WATERPROOF MASCARA WITH ARGAN OIL
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’luxe Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Brylcreem
Xtreme Hold
150 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Buxom
XTROVERT Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Yardley London
Yardley Clear Gel Bat Gardenia and waterlily
125 x 3 = 375g · Label from India · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fa
Yoghurt Coconut
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Signal
Zahnpasta 7 Actions Komplettschutz und sanftes Weiß, Kokos & Minze
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Zéro défaut Teint crème confort rosé 100
40ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
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