Butylated PVP
AKA “butylated polyvinylpyrrolidone
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Butylated pvp
AKA: Butylated polyvinylpyrrolidone
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, homopolymer, butylated
CAS #
26160-96-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
Synthetic polymer developed as a film-forming and suspending agent in cosmetics. Created to improve product stability, texture, and wear properties in skincare and color cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR