What skin types is Butylene Glycol good for?

Butylene Glycol is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Butylene Glycol?

Butylene Glycol works well with Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Peptides. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Butylene Glycol safe to use every day?

Butylene Glycol can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 1–10% in most formulations.

Butylene Glycol

Butylene Glycol

Also known as: 1,3-Butanediol · BG

HumectantMoisturisingSolvent

“A lightweight humectant that hydrates and helps actives absorb better.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Very low

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

1–10%

What it does

Butylene glycol is a small molecule diol used as a humectant and solvent in skincare. It draws water to the skin, improves texture, and helps other ingredients penetrate more effectively. It is lighter than glycerin, leaves no sticky residue, and is commonly found in serums, essences, and toners.

Benefits

Draws moisture to the skin surface
Improves the penetration of other actives
Lightweight — no sticky or heavy feel
Has mild preservative properties

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

As the last step in your routine

Good for

All skinOily skinCombination skinNormal skinSensitive skin

Works well with

Hyaluronic Acid ›Niacinamide ›Vitamin C ›Peptides ›

Heads up

⚠At high concentrations, may cause mild irritation on very sensitive skin

How to use

Used as a supporting ingredient — no special application needed.

Typical concentration: 1–10% in most formulations