Polybutene
Polybutene is an occlusive used in skincare. It's found in 71 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Locks moisture in
Who it's best for
Very dry skin or compromised skin barriers.
- Severely dry or cracked skin that loses moisture quickly
- Anyone recovering from over-exfoliation or barrier damage
- Winter skincare routines when transepidermal water loss is high
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
Use caution with
- !Works on your skin(active)Heavy occlusives applied before actives may reduce their penetration. Apply actives first, then seal with occlusives.
71 products
Locks moisture in
Best products with Polybutene
Lip care
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Sugarcoat Gloss Soothing & Hydrating Lip Balm
Icons To Go Set
Peptide Lip Boost Plumping Lip Mask
The Lip Balm – Instant Relief For Dry, Chapped Lips
Berry Sweet Lip Treatment Minis Trio Set
Lip Sleeping Mask Berry
Lip Sleeping Mask Vanilla
All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Clinique For Men™ Anti-Aging & Brightening Eye Cream
Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment
Medicated lip balm
L'Oreal Plump in Gloss Brillant Signature Soar 402
L'Oreal Plum in Gloss Brilliant Amplify 406
L'Oreal Plump in Gloss Brillant Signature Maximize
Baby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
L'Oreal Plump in Gloss Signature Inflate
Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm Lip Treatment
Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask
Ole's Pride Punch Pout Preserve
Lip Smoothie Vitamin C + Peptide Lip Balm
Frequently asked questions
What does Polybutene do in skincare?
Polybutene is classified as "locks moisture in" in skincare formulations. Locks moisture in.
Is Polybutene safe for sensitive skin?
Polybutene is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Polybutene?
71 products in our database contain Polybutene. The highest-rated is Sincerely Yours Sugarcoat Gloss Soothing & Hydrating Lip Balm scoring 9.4/9.8.
Can I use Polybutene every day?
Occlusives are generally fine for daily use, especially in evening routines. If you have oily skin, you may prefer lighter options or evening-only application.