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
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clay Mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, formaldehyde releasers
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Matte Oil-Free Concealer
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Clean Slate Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Clear Gloss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Secret
Clear Solid Deodorant Clear Solid Clear Ocean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Secret
Clear Solid Deodorant Clear Solid Waterlily
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Clearing Skin Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Clearly Corrective Brightening Exfoliating Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Clearshield Wild Rain
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Clinical 100HR Clear Gel Antiperspirant | Merry Berry
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Clear Gel Deodorant Clean berry
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Clear Gel Deodorant Clean Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Clear Gel Deodorant Clear Aloe
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Clear Gel Deodorant Stress Response
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Coconut curls
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
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