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
COOLA
Dew Good Illuminating Face Serum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dewy Deep Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Body Lotion
Body lotion · 4.5 oz · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Bliss
Disappearing Act Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Soothing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Double Cleanse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Double Serum
100 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Glowing Après Shampoing Lotus Rose
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk With Jasmine Petals Nourishing Body Wash
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Unilever
Dove Secrets de Soin Gel Douche Lavande
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Origins
Dr. Andrew WEIL for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rovectin
Dr. Mask Aqua Hydrating
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rovectin
Dr. Mask Pore Tightening
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr Squatch
Dr. Squach Moisturizing Lotion
295 ML 10.0 FL OZ · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Uoma Beauty
Drama Bomb Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance
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