Mixed
2,3-Butanediol
Explained
2,3-Butanediol is a naturally occurring humectant and solvent. It's created from fermentation and can be found in foods like cocoa butter and sweet corn.
This ingredient attracts and holds onto moisture to boost hydration in skin. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient improves the spreadability of ingredients like vitamin C.
See all 439 products with 2,3-Butanediol
Users who like it
47%
Users who avoid it
53%
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
54180
INCI Name
2,3-BUTANEDIOL
EC #
 208-173-6; 823-920-1; 246-186-9
All Functions
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
