An emollient diester of butylene glycol.
What it is
Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is a diester of butylene glycol with caprylic and capric acids. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, sun care products, makeup and facial oils.
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.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the fatty acids are of plant or synthetic origin.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (159)
- Black Pine Peptide Firming Eye Balm-Cream · KORRES
- The No Compromise Matte Longwear Powder – Neutral Deep · IsaDora
- The No Compromise Matte Longwear Powder – Neutral Tan · IsaDora
- The No Compromise Matte Longwear Powder – Neutral Almond · IsaDora
- The No Compromise Matte Longwear Powder – Warm Tan · IsaDora
- The No Compromise Matte Longwear Powder – Warm Beige · IsaDora
- The No Compromise Matte Longwear Powder – Neutral Beige · IsaDora
- The No Compromise Matte Longwear Powder – Cool Ivory · IsaDora
- The No Compromise Matte Longwear Powder – Neutral Porcelain · IsaDora
- Airbrush Flawless Foundation 8 Neutral: Full-coverage Matte Foundation · Charlotte Tilbury
- Airbrush Flawless Perfect, Mattify & Set Kit: Matte Foundation & Setting Spray · Charlotte Tilbury
- DD cream pielęgnacyjny krem koloryzujący · Paese