Butylene Glycol
Butylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,327 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, mascara and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 2026
In plain English
A colorless glycol. Holds water, dissolves other ingredients and thins heavy formulas.
What it does
Contains Butylene Glycol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Butylene Glycol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Butylene Glycol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Butylene Glycol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Butylene Glycol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74756, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as 1 3 butanediol and butylene glycol 1 3.
Products that contain Butylene Glycol
SHEGLAM
Cupid’s Charm Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Curl Glaze Mousse 13
Hair styling · 6.75 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Julep
Cushion Complexion Concealer+Corrector+Foundation with Turmeric
Concealer · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Dahlia Rouge Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Differin
Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Daily Calm Makeup Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Olay
Daily Facials | Cleansing Cloths | Gentle Sensitive Clean
Cleanser · 33 ct · Lists fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DAILY FORECAST FINISHING SPRAY
Hair styling · 3 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Axis-Y
Daily Purifying Treatment Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Medik8
Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Differin
Daily Refreshing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen · 20g · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
K18
DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Lip & Cheek Tint-Rich Crimson
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
LOOPS
Dark Spot Mask
30 g · Lists exfoliating acid
Gold Bond
Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream
Body lotion · 2 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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