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Propylene Glycol in Face Moisturizer

Which face moisturizer products contain Propylene Glycol, and what are the risks?

Hazard Score

5/10

Products Found

6

About Propylene Glycol

A synthetic liquid used as a humectant, solvent, and penetration enhancer in cosmetics. While considered safe at low concentrations, it is a skin irritant at higher levels and enhances absorption of other ingredients — including harmful ones.

FDA: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food and cosmetic use. No concentration limits in cosmetics.
5
Moderate Concern

Face Moisturizer Products Containing Propylene Glycol

6 products found in our database.

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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Restorative Night Cream

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Restorative Night Cream

Aveeno

Ingredients12
Flagged5
Safety Score4/10
Numbrrrz Organic Lip Balm

Numbrrrz

Organic Lip Balm

Ingredients4
Flagged0
Safety Score10/10
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Cetaphil

Ingredients8
Flagged2
Safety Score3/10
Numbrrrz Organic Lip Balm

Numbrrrz

Organic Lip Balm

Ingredients4
Flagged0
Safety Score10/10
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair UV SPF 30

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair UV SPF 30

La Roche-Posay

Ingredients14
Flagged5
Safety Score3/10
Numbrrrz Organic Lip Balm

Numbrrrz

Organic Lip Balm

Ingredients4
Flagged0
Safety Score10/10
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

La Roche-Posay

Ingredients13
Flagged4
Safety Score4/10
Numbrrrz Organic Lip Balm

Numbrrrz

Organic Lip Balm

Ingredients4
Flagged0
Safety Score10/10
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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex

Estee Lauder

Ingredients14
Flagged6
Safety Score3/10
Numbrrrz Organic Lip Balm

Numbrrrz

Organic Lip Balm

Ingredients4
Flagged0
Safety Score10/10
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Estée Lauder Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Creme SPF 15

Estée Lauder Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Creme SPF 15

Estee Lauder

Ingredients14
Flagged10
Safety Score1/10
Numbrrrz Organic Lip Balm

Numbrrrz

Organic Lip Balm

Ingredients4
Flagged0
Safety Score10/10
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Clean Alternatives

Instead of Propylene Glycol, look for face moisturizer products made with:

vegetable glycerin
hyaluronic acid
aloe vera
honey
sodium PCA

What Numbrrrz Uses Instead

Numbrrrz uses organic coconut oil and organic jojoba oil for natural moisture retention without synthetic humectants or penetration enhancers like propylene glycol.

Propylene Glycol in Other Categories

FAQ

Why is Propylene Glycol used in face moisturizer products?
Attracts and retains moisture, improves product texture, and enhances the penetration of other active ingredients into the skin.
How many face moisturizer products contain Propylene Glycol?
In our database, 6 face moisturizer products contain Propylene Glycol as a flagged ingredient. The actual number on the market is likely much higher, as our database covers major brands but not every product available.
Is Propylene Glycol more dangerous in face moisturizer than other products?
Risk depends on exposure route and frequency. Face Moisturizer products are applied to the skin, where ingredients can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Daily use as a penetration enhancer is concerning when paired with other harmful ingredients.
What is a safe alternative to face moisturizer with Propylene Glycol?
Look for face moisturizer products that use vegetable glycerin, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera instead of Propylene Glycol. Numbrrrz lip balm uses only organic, food-grade ingredients and contains zero flagged chemicals.
Numbrrrz — the power of four clean ingredients

Propylene Glycol-Free Face Moisturizer Exists.

Numbrrrz lip balm is made with only four organic, food-grade ingredients. No Propylene Glycol. No compromise.