Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3

Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 24 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence24 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 45.8%Foundations 37.5%Concealers 12.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 4.2%

Frequently asked

What does Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 do in skincare?
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (45.8% of its uses).

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