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
Essence
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Black Mascara
Label from Netherlands · Lists silicones
Missha
Essence Sunscreen SPF43+
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
estee lauder lipstick
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Eternal Orquid
Serum · 30g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Foundation · 1 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Medik8
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Haruharu Wonder
Exosome Peptide Resilience Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · Lists coconut derivatives
Henkel
Expert 3D Cellulaire Crème de Nuit Régénératrice
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Expert Cellulaire 3D Crème Fondamentale Reconstituante Jour
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
henkel
Expert Rides 3D Activateur Hyaluronique Crème Anti-rides Nuit
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Clarins
Extra-Firming Emulsion
3 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, silicones
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maelove
Eye Enhancer De-Puffing Peptide Cream
Eye cream · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · 0.5 oz · Lists silicones
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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