Butylene Glycol — Skincare Ingredient
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Humectant
Neutral
Functional ingredient, safe and well-tolerated.
✓ Pregnancy Safe
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-Free
✓ Reef-Safe
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What is Butylene Glycol?
Synthetic small-chain alcohol — humectant + solvent for water-insoluble ingredients.
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What Butylene Glycol Does
- Humectant
- Improves spreadability
- Mild antimicrobial (boosts preservatives)
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Skin Type Compatibility
How well Butylene Glycol works for each skin type:
Dry Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Oily Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Combination
Excellent (5/5)
Sensitive
Excellent (5/5)
Acne-Prone
Excellent (5/5)
Mature
Excellent (5/5)
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How to Use Butylene Glycol
Effective at 1-20%. Pregnancy-safe.
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Butylene Glycol in Our Catalog
Found in
2 484
products containing Butylene Glycol — mostly in serum, toner.
Top brands using it
- COSRX60
- innisfree46
- Hada Labo43
- Round Lab42
- MediCube37
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Browse Products with Butylene Glycol
Pyunkang Yul
Cleansing Foam
COSRX
Balancium Comfort Cool Ceramide Soothing Gel Cream
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50 Pa++++
The Originote
Acne Spot Cream
Oribe
Oribe Hair Alchemy Resilience Conditioner
MARTIDERM
MARTIDERM Mineral D
MARY & MAY
MARY & MAY Hyaluronics Serum
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50 Pa++++
Wardah
Cica + Aloe Low pH Hydramild Facial Wash
Foxtale
Rapid Spot Reduction Drops
Blithe
Blithe Tundra Chaga Pressed Serum
MARY & MAY
MARY & MAY Hyaluronics Serum
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butylene Glycol?
Synthetic small-chain alcohol — humectant + solvent for water-insoluble ingredients.
What does Butylene Glycol do for skin?
Humectant Improves spreadability Mild antimicrobial (boosts preservatives)
Is Butylene Glycol safe during pregnancy?
Yes — Butylene Glycol is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What skin types is Butylene Glycol good for?
Butylene Glycol works well for All skin types.
How do I use Butylene Glycol?
Effective at 1-20%. Pregnancy-safe.
What is the comedogenic rating of Butylene Glycol?
Butylene Glycol has a comedogenic rating of 0/5 — non-comedogenic, safe for acne-prone skin.
What is the irritation potential of Butylene Glycol?
Butylene Glycol has an irritation risk score of 0/5 — very low, safe for sensitive skin.
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Related Ingredients
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