Polybutene
Texture enhancer
Polybutene at a glance
- Synthetic polymer with a thick, viscous texture
- Has emollient properties for skin and lips
- Contributes to long wear of lip glosses + balms
- Considered safe as used in cosmetics
Polybutene description
Polybutene is a clear, colourless synthetic liquid polymer that works as a binding, glossing, and thickening agent in cosmetics. Its large size makes it impossible to penetrate past skin’s uppermost layers.
