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 21, 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
Deliplus
Champú Dermo Sensitive
Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Champú infantil
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kaia Naturals
CHARCOAL DEODORANT
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Charcoal white toothpaste with peppermint
Lists essential oils, sulfates
Axe
Cherry Fizz Premium Deodorant Stick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Cherry Lip Care
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
bPerfect
Chroma Conceal Liquid Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
bPerfect
Chroma Cover Luminous Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Ciclaplast Gel Lavant B5
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
cien
cien bb crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cien cream soap Milk&Honey
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Cien
Cien Gel de baño Zero
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cien Pure Cleansing Mask with zinc and white clay
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cire orientale au miel
Lists fragrance
henkel
Cire wax brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
henkel
Cire Wax Effet Sculptant Force 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
head & shoulders
CITRUS FRESH
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & shoulders
Citrus Fresh (200ml offert)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Citrus Verbena Stick Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Sachajuan
CLARIFYING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Toner for Acne–Prone Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Clarins
ClarinsMen Lotion Après-Rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
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