Butylene Glycol vs Fructose

Butylene Glycol and Fructose are both draws in moisture ingredients. Butylene Glycol is found in 787 products while Fructose appears in 21, making Butylene Glycol the more widely used option.

Draws in moisture

Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

787 products

Draws in moisture

Fructose

Draws in moisture

21 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 Fructose

the ordinary

Buffet

8.8

CREAM.LY

CREAM MY SKIN (Antioxidant)

8.3

Medicube

Zero Pore Pad 2.0

8.2

Elmiplant

Skin Moisture

8.2

Auchan

Crème mains anti-âge

7.9

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Butylene Glycol and Fructose?

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

Can I use Butylene Glycol and Fructose 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 Fructose is found in 21 products in our database.

View Butylene Glycol View Fructose

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