Butylene Glycol vs Dimethyl Isosorbide

Butylene Glycol and Dimethyl Isosorbide are both draws in moisture ingredients. Butylene Glycol is found in 787 products while Dimethyl Isosorbide appears in 18, making Butylene Glycol the more widely used option.

Draws in moisture

Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

787 products

Draws in moisture

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Draws in moisture

18 products

Top products with Butylene Glycol

Ole Henriksen

Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer

9.4

Murad

Nutrient-Charged Water Gel

9.4

cerave

Skin Renewing Night Cream

9.4

It Cosmetics

Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer

9.2

It Cosmetics

Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+

9.1

Top products with Dimethyl Isosorbide

Medicube

Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

8.9

the ordinary

Buffet

8.8

Murad

Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

8.4

Sunday Riley

A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum

8.0

Drunk Elephant

C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum

7.9

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Butylene Glycol and Dimethyl Isosorbide?

Butylene Glycol is categorised as "Draws in moisture" while Dimethyl Isosorbide is categorised as "Draws in moisture". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.

Can I use Butylene Glycol and Dimethyl Isosorbide together?

In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.

Which is more common in skincare products?

Butylene Glycol is found in 787 products, while Dimethyl Isosorbide is found in 18 products in our database.

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