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
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
fresh
Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask
4 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
EltaMD
UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Sunscreen · 1.7 oz · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturium
UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Hempz
Vanilla Bean & Coconut Snowball Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
vanilla whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Vanille Noire Secrets d’Essences
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Vaseline
Vaseline lip therapy
Lists fragrance
Axis-Y
Vegan Collagen Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturizing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
Violet-C Radiance Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Tocobo
Vita Berry Pore Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance
Missha
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Missha
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Vitachiol Aging Gel Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Balea
vital serum
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Naturium
Vitamin Bright Illuminating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin C&E Treatment
Serum · Lists essential oils, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion
Cleanser · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Essence
Volume Stylist 18h Lash Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
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