Butylene Glycol vs Urea

Butylene Glycol and Urea are both draws in moisture ingredients. Butylene Glycol is found in 787 products while Urea appears in 88, making Butylene Glycol the more widely used option.

Draws in moisture

Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

787 products

Draws in moisture

Urea

Natural moisturising factor component

88 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 Urea

Murad

Nutrient-Charged Water Gel

9.4

the ordinary

Buffet

8.8

Dermalogica

Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50

8.5

Dermalogica

Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50

8.5

Murad

Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

8.4

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Butylene Glycol and Urea?

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

Can I use Butylene Glycol and Urea 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 Urea is found in 88 products in our database.

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