Propylparaben
Propylparaben is a preservative and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 207 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Parabens.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A preservative in the paraben family. Keeps bacteria and mold from growing.
What it does
Contains Propylparaben: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propylparaben: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37312, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as propylis parahydroxybenzoas, propyl paraben, e216 and e217.
Products that contain Propylparaben
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Smoothers Moisturizing Concealer Stick
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Softening Hydrating Foot Cream with Shea Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
solutions tea treee lip care
Lists parabens
Rimmel London
STAY GLOSSY
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Stop Rides Soin Hydratant Anti-rides d’expression Boswelox
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Mario Badescu
Strawberry Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Styling mousse extra strong
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
L’Oréal Paris
Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Texturizing Taffy 13
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Curling Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Kevyn Aucoin
The Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Gold Bond
Therapeutic Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
CeraVe
Therapeutic Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Tío Nacho
Tío Nacho Anti-Caida Engrosador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Olay
Total Effects Face Moisturizer Fragrance-Free SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE HEAT PROTECTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Enzyme Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Travel Size Gentle Skin Cleanser
Lists sulfates, parabens
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones