Butylene Glycol vs Glycoldistearate

Butylene Glycol and Glycoldistearate are both draws in moisture ingredients. Butylene Glycol is found in 787 products while Glycoldistearate appears in 5, making Butylene Glycol the more widely used option.

Draws in moisture

Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

787 products

Draws in moisture

Glycoldistearate

Glycol-based humectant

5 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 Glycoldistearate

L'Oreal Norge AS

Nutrisse 1 Sort

7.2

L'Oreal Norge AS

Nutrisse 100 Extra Lys Blond

7.0

L'Oreal Norge AS

Casting Creme Gloss 510 Cool Mocha

6.9

L'Oreal Norge AS

Casting Creme Gloss 645 Ambre

6.5

L'Oreal Norge AS

Casting Creme Gloss 550 Acajou

6.5

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Butylene Glycol and Glycoldistearate?

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

Can I use Butylene Glycol and Glycoldistearate 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 Glycoldistearate is found in 5 products in our database.

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