Capric Acid
Capric Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 31 products on Poliage, most often body wash, foundation and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Capric acid: used to wash skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Capric Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Capric Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Capric Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Capric Acid: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Capric Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74803, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as decanoic acid.
Products that contain Capric Acid
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Holika Holika
Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Erborian
Black Cleansing Oil
Lists coconut derivatives
Buttah Skin
Coco Shea Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Douche Soin Hypoallergénique pour Peau Sensible 400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Hydratant Lot 2 x 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Gel Douche Hypoallergénique 2x400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 750ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin à l’Huile d’Amande Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Infusée à l’Huile d’Argan Lot 2x400ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Amande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Argan 2x750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 750ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
unilever
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourissante Infusée Huile de Coco 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Page 1Next
Related guides
How to read an ingredient list
What the ingredient list on a beauty product tells you, what the names mean, and what it leaves out, using FDA and EU labeling rules.
Does ingredient order show how much is in a product?
Ingredient lists run from most to least, but only down to 1%. Below that, any order is allowed. What the order shows and what it hides.
How do you patch test a new product?
What the AAD, FDA and DermNet say about testing a small area, the FDA hair dye skin test, in-office patch tests, and contact allergy basics.