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 26, 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
Wonderskin
Hyper Bond All-Day Stay Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · 2 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Juvia’s Place
I am My Skin Foundation Sticks
Foundation · Lists silicones
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara Waterproof
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Ice Revive Scalp Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Vichy
Idéalia - Sérum activateur d’éclat
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair
Serum · 50 ml · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4 In 1 Glow Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Caudalie
Instant Firming Retinol Alternative Serum with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Serum · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Philosophy
instant glow peeling mousse
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
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