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Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Explained

This is a lightweight diester (caprylic/capric acid + butylene glycol) with emollient and skin conditioning properties.

According to a manufacturer, this ingredient can help add a "cushiony" oil phase without making it heavy.

See all 997 products with Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Users who like it
28%
Users who avoid it
72%

What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 74757
INCI Name BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE
All Functions Emollient, Skin Conditioning