Butyloctanol
Butyloctanol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 12 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Butyloctanol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Butyloctanol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74762, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Butyloctanol
Sanex
Biome Protect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Biomeprotect Dermo Shower Gel
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Cleanse
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Condition
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
TRESemmé
Curl Conditioning Mousse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner Melrose Place
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Leave in Conditioner North Bondi
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner St Barts Scent
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
TABAC
TABAC’S original bartshampoo & conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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