Butylene Glycol vs Glycol Stearate

Butylene Glycol and Glycol Stearate are both draws in moisture ingredients. Butylene Glycol is found in 787 products while Glycol Stearate appears in 30, making Butylene Glycol the more widely used option.

Draws in moisture

Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

787 products

Draws in moisture

Glycol Stearate

Glycol-based humectant

30 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 Glycol Stearate

Unilever

Body Lotion Hydro Pflege

7.9

Unilever

Restoring ritual body lotion

7.8

Life Brand

Healthy Hand & Nail Lotion

7.6

First Aid Beauty

Pure Skin Face Cleanser

7.5

Unilever

DermaSpa Intensive

7.3

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Butylene Glycol and Glycol Stearate?

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

Can I use Butylene Glycol and Glycol Stearate 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 Glycol Stearate is found in 30 products in our database.

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