Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,227 products on Poliage, most often mascara, deodorant and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Cosmia
Biphase micellaire waterproof
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Nivea Men
Black & White Invisible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Black & White Invisible Anti Perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Black & White Invisible Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea Men
Black & White Invisible Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Black and White Invisible
Lists fragrance
Black Girl Sunscreen
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Nivea MEN
BLACK&WHITE Invisible Original
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Blackberry Lip Care
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Clearing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Orkla
Bliw Kök Kjøkken Keittio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ouai
Body Cleanser St. Barts Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Max Volumizing Mousse
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Adidas
Body hair face - After sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Lacura
Body spray desert heat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Mario Badescu
Botanical Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Botanical Facial Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Braids conditioning spray
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
brazilian keratin therapy
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Brilliant Brunette Soin démêlant nutrition protection couleur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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