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2-Hexanediol (And) Caprylyl Caprylyl Glycol and Butylene Glycol are both draws in moisture ingredients. 2-Hexanediol (And) Caprylyl Caprylyl Glycol is found in 1 product while Butylene Glycol appears in 724, making Butylene Glycol the more widely used option.
Glycol-based humectant
Lightweight humectant and solvent
2-Hexanediol (And) Caprylyl Caprylyl Glycol is categorised as "Draws in moisture" while Butylene Glycol is categorised as "Draws in moisture". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.
In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.
2-Hexanediol (And) Caprylyl Caprylyl Glycol is found in 1 products, while Butylene Glycol is found in 724 products in our database.
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