A small diol used as a humectant, solvent and fragrance ingredient.
What it is
2,3-Butanediol is a four-carbon diol (2,3-butylene glycol), an isomer of the more common 1,3-butanediol (butylene glycol). CosIng lists it as a humectant, fragrance, skin-conditioning and solvent ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toners, serums, creams and other water-based products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Several CAS numbers cover its different stereoisomers; the INCI name does not reveal which form is used or whether it was made by fermentation or chemical synthesis.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (33)
- Revolution Pro Miracle Night Rescue Serum Advanced Complex · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Bouncy Barrier Ceramide & Peptide Soothing Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Reloaded Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Mini Matte Fix Baking Powder & Fixing Spray Duo · Revolution
- Revolution Shimmer Mini Lip Gloss & Highlight Duo · Revolution
- Max Factor Miracle Pure Skin Reset 2w1 Podkład Serum · Max Factor
- Podkład Facefitniy All Day Flawless 3w1 · Max Factor
- Korektor Miracle Pure · Max Factor
- Korektor Facefinity Multi-Perfector · Max Factor
- Korektor Facefinity All Day Flawless · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Matte Drops Serum Primer · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Skin Reset Foundation · Max Factor