Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a lightweight ester emollient made from butylene glycol and caprylic/capric fatty acids. It gives a silky, non-greasy finish, improves spreadability, and dissolves oil-soluble ingredients in creams and makeup.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A lightweight ester that leaves skin feeling silky, not greasy.
Category
Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

Low

Skin Benefits

Leaves skin feeling velvety and cushioned without a heavy residue, improving glide for a smoother, more comfortable application.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in lotions, lightweight creams, and primers to improve skin feel, and also used in liquid foundations and lip products to add slip and softness.

Comedogenic Rating

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate has a comedogenic rating of 1. It has a very low likelihood of clogging pores.

Safety

Typically well tolerated and non-sensitizing. As with many emollient esters, a small subset, especially very acne-prone skin, may experience congestion; discontinue if breakouts increase.

Is Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate a Good Ingredient?

It's a lightweight, stable ester emollient that improves slip and reduces moisture loss with generally low irritation, improving texture without heaviness, which earns a Good rating; the benefits are primarily sensorial rather than corrective.

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