Snapshot
- Overview
- A lightweight ester that leaves skin feeling silky, not greasy.
- Category
- Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
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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Our take
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.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Leaves skin feeling velvety and cushioned without a heavy residue, improving glide for a smoother, more comfortable application.
Where you'll find it
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.
Before you use it
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.
Products with Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
