Curi/Atlas/2,3-Butanediol

INCI · humectant · CIR review pending · used in 3 products

2,3-Butanediol

2,3-Butanediol is an organic compound with the molecular formula corresponding to CAS numbers 513-85-9, 5341-95-7, and 24347-58-8, also known by its chemical/IUPAC name 2,3-Butylene Glycol. According to CosIng, its official functions include humectant, masking, skin conditioning, and solvent. It is a small diol (two-carbon alcohol with two hydroxyl groups) used in cosmetic formulations.

Evidence level

weak

EWG score

—

Comedogenic

—

Category

humectant

● Benefits

Functions primarily as a moisturizer and humectant to help attract and retain moisture in the skin, while also serving as a solvent to help dissolve and stabilize other ingredients in a formulation.

hydratingmoisturizing

● Cautions

Where Curi finds it.

Curi's featured formulas containing 2,3-Butanediol.

Make P:rem Make P:rem Blemish Tone-up Sun Serum

Make P:rem · 메이크프렘

Make P:rem Blemish Tone-up Sun Serum

achieve a radiant, glass-like glowtargets dark spots

TORRIDEN Torriden Balanceful Cica Control Serum

TORRIDEN · 토리든

Torriden Balanceful Cica Control Serum

slightly acidic pH formula gentle for all skin types including sensitiveclinically shown to reduce excess sebum in 4 weeks

Round Lab ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Bubble Foam

Round Lab · 라운드랩

ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Bubble Foam

gently cleanses at pH 5thoroughly removes excess oil, dirt, and make-up residue