2,3-Butanediol
2,3-Butanediol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 17 products on Poliage, most often mascara, serum and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains 2,3-Butanediol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains 2,3-Butanediol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains 2,3-Butanediol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains 2,3-Butanediol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 54180, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain 2,3-Butanediol
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Control Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Control Serum
Serum · Lists salicylic acid
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Torriden
DIVE IN Soothing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Wrap Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara Ultramarine Black
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Dermalogica
Magnetic Afterglow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Peptide Fine Line Eye Gel
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rimmel London
Wonder’Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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