Polyisobutene
Polyisobutene is an occlusive used in skincare. It's found in 62 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.
62 products
Locks moisture in
Best products with Polyisobutene
Masks
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Overnight Vitalizing Mask
Nutrient-Charged Water Gel
Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles
Pore Melt Non-Comedogenic Double Cleansing Duo Gift Set for Acne-Prone Skin
Skin Rejuvenating Ginseng Trial Kit
Reedle Shot 100 Essence
KateCeuticals® Firming Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Creme
Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Eye Cream for Anti-Aging
Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum
Cicapair Sleepair Ampoule-in Mask
Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask
Collagen Reedle shot 100 2-Step Hydrogel Mask
Biolumin-C Serum
Essential Firming Cream
Hydra Vizor Huez Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Mineral Spf 30 Sunscreen
Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum
Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum
N°110 Crème de beauté haute performance anti-âge jour
Vitamin C Dark Circle Correcting Eye Serum
Frequently asked questions
What does Polyisobutene do in skincare?
Polyisobutene is classified as "locks moisture in" in skincare formulations. Locks moisture in.
Is Polyisobutene safe for sensitive skin?
Polyisobutene 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 Polyisobutene?
62 products in our database contain Polyisobutene. The highest-rated is Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask scoring 9.0/9.8.
Can I use Polyisobutene 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.