humectant solvent

Pentylene Glycol

Evidenceformulation · Tier 4Irritation riskVery lowIn products2,880

The research

Pentylene Glycol is a humectant solvent backed by documented evidence (evidence tier 4 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 1 reporting a positive effect.

Read the research — 2 studies

Contact Dermatitis · 2021 · observational

A patient with severe facial eczema after using an anti-aging cream had positive patch-test reactions to pentylene glycol at both 5% and 10% (day 3), while 15 healthy controls tested negative; the authors describe pentylene glycol as a weak but emerging cosmetic contact allergen warranting further study.

Products with Pentylene Glycol

In 2,880 products — most often serums (1087), moisturizers (881), sunscreens (300), from $2.69 to $1786.24. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash (200ml)

Cleanser – for Dryness

$57.00200ml · $0.28/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,593)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasmaSeborrheic Dermatitis

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash (200ml) is a water cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine.

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Vichy

Vichy

VICHY Capital Soleil UV Age Daily SPF 50+ Invisible Sun Cream with Niacinamide 40ml

Sunscreen

$23.3740ml · $0.58/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,002)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
  • RelevantUneven tone & radiance

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral Dermatitis

VICHY Capital Soleil UV Age Daily SPF 50+ Invisible Sun Cream with Niacinamide 40ml is a sunscreen by Vichy. Key ingredients include Alcohol Denat, Silica, Isopropyl Myristate.

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Lancôme

Lancôme

Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml

Moisturizer

$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml

★★★★★4.8(718)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaPerioral Dermatitis

Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml is a peptide serum by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol.

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Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer SPF15 50ml

Moisturizer

$57.1550ml · $1.14/ml

★★★★★4.8(581)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantUneven texture

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
BondiBoost

BondiBoost

BondiBoost Miracle Mask 250ml

Serum

$35.55250ml · $0.14/ml

★★★★★4.8(2,158)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

BondiBoost Miracle Mask 250ml is a hydrating serum by BondiBoost. Key ingredients include Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin.

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Caudalie

Caudalie

Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles 15ml

Eye Cream – for Dryness, Fine lines & wrinkles

$57.1515ml · $3.81/ml

★★★★★4.8(5,310)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles 15ml is a eye cream by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Mica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Stearate.

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La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser (Various Sizes)

Cleanser

$17.99

★★★★★4.8(2,954)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
  • RelevantUneven tone & radiance

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser (Various Sizes) is a water cleanser by La Roche-Posay. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide.

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Eucerin

Eucerin

Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Single Sheet Mask

Mask

$8.57

★★★★★4.8(682)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Single Sheet Mask is a mask by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol.

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Medik8

Medik8

Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF30 50ml

Serum

$57.9150ml · $1.16/ml

★★★★★4.8(728)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisRosacea

Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF30 50ml is a antioxidant serum by Medik8. Key ingredients include Water, DHHB, Bemotrizinol.

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Lancôme

Lancôme

Lancôme Advanced Genefique Repairing Night Cream 50ml

Moisturizer

$75.1850ml · $1.50/ml

★★★★★4.7(2,666)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • ExcellentFine lines & wrinkles
  • StrongUneven texture
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisSeborrheic Dermatitis

Lancôme Advanced Genefique Repairing Night Cream 50ml is a exfoliant by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.