A glycol solvent and humectant.
What it is
Methylpropanediol is a small glycol that dissolves other ingredients, improves spreadability and can enhance the penetration of actives into the outer skin layer.
Where it is used
Serums, toners, creams and as a carrier for extracts.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (401)
- Birch juice ampoule · Round Lab
- Rice Toner · I’m From
- Charcoal Pore-Minimising Mask · The Body Shop
- British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Grapefruit Fizz Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Instant Radiance Eye Renewal Under Eye Patches · Revolution
- Revolution Awesome Double Flick Eyeliner · Revolution
- Revolution Awesome Eyeliner Felt and Kohl · Revolution
- Revolution Skincare Glitter Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Undereye Patches · Revolution
- Lash Sensational® Sky High · Maybelline
- Lash Sensational® · Maybelline
- Hyper Precise · Maybelline