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 25, 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
Sanex
ZERO% lait corps hydratant
250ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Фарба для волосся L’Oreal Paris Preference 5.0
174ml · Label from Ukraine · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
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