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
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream, Hydrates, Revitalizes, Reduces Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffiness
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Máscara Facial Detox L’Oréal Argila Pura Esfoliante 40g
40 g · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
7 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clarins
Mascara supra volume
8ml · Label from Spain · Lists silicones
Null
masque
20g · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vichy
Masque minéral désaltérant
75ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Erborian
Masque visage sublimant au magnolia
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Master Camo Color Correcting Pen
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Mixsoon
Master Deep Barrier Face Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mixsoon
Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Makeup by Mario
Master Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gemey Maybelline
Master precise Liquid eye-liner - Noir
1 stylo feutre · Label from France · Lists sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Krave Beauty
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Krave
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser: Cleanser For Sensitive Skin
Cleanser · 120 mL · Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Matcha Powder Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 25ml · Lists essential oils
TIRTIR
Matcha Skin Toner
Toner · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
MATTE BLUSH
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
Medicated Anti-Itch Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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