Ingredient

Propanediol

Public database

PROPANEDIOL

Propanediol is a three-carbon diol used as a solvent and a humectant. Unlike propylene glycol it is usually made from corn sugar. Propanediol appears in 19 products, most often around number 5 on the ingredient list.

Also written as:: 1,3-PROPANEDIOL
INCI name:: PROPANEDIOL
Source:: PubChem

Functions

Solvents Humectants

Products with this ingredient

Propanediol appears on 19 product ingredient lists, most often around number 5; its highest position is number 2 of 13.

Product	Brand	Where it sits on the list
Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum	The Inkey List	2 of 13
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA	The Ordinary	3 of 15
Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Anti-Acne Serum	La Roche-Posay	3 of 19
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5	The Ordinary	3 of 23
3-Ceramide + Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream	Anua	4 of 67
Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex	Estée Lauder	4 of 43
C15 Brightening Super Booster	Paula's Choice	4 of 17
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA	The Ordinary	4 of 46
Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%	Naturium	4 of 22
Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer	The Inkey List	5 of 25
Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme	Estée Lauder	6 of 55
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution	The Ordinary	6 of 24
Eye Repair Cream	CeraVe	6 of 41
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner	The Ordinary	6 of 42
Cicaplast Baume B5+	La Roche-Posay	7 of 27
CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer	Paula's Choice	8 of 31
Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ (fragrance-free)	La Roche-Posay	11 of 26
10% Azelaic Acid Booster	Paula's Choice	19 of 21
Hyalu B5 Suractivated Serum	La Roche-Posay	19 of 32

Common questions

What does Propanediol do in skincare?: Propanediol is a three-carbon diol used as a solvent and a humectant. Unlike propylene glycol it is usually made from corn sugar.
Where does Propanediol sit in these formulas?: Propanediol appears in 19 products; highest on the list is number 2 of 13, in Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum.
Which products contain Propanediol?: Products that contain Propanediol: Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum, Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA, Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Anti-Acne Serum, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, 3-Ceramide + Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream, Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex. Plus 13 more.

Related ingredients

Butylene Glycol PEG-14 PEG-33 PEG-75 PEG-8 Pentylene Glycol

Source:CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database