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
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Rich Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Diadermine
N°110 Crème de beauté haute performance anti-âge jour
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
I Dew Care
Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Cleanser
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
NARS
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
AcM
NC35 Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
1 oz (30 ml) · Label from Bolivia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutro Roberts
Neutro Roberts delicato profumo di sapone
40ml · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maelove
NIA 10 Niacinamide Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
Naturium
Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Null
nivea
200 ml · Label from Allemand · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea Ansiktsmaske Urban Skin Radience 1stk
1 piece · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Anti Schuppen Shampoo
250ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea anti-transpirant Invisible for black & White 48h Original
50ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Black & White
50ml · Label from France, Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
nivea cream
300 ml · Label from Romania · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea Fresh Natural
50ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea Men - 3 in 1 Duschgel - Sensitive
250ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Fresh Active Antitranspirant Roller
50ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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