Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 6 products on Poliage, most often foundation and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 54682, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 16HR All Over Skin-Perfecting Matte Concealer Mineral SPF 25
Concealer · Lists silicones
NARS
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
Performance Wear Liquid Foundation
Lists silicones
NARS
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
NARS
Sheer Glow Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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