Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 130 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, hair styling and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A surfactant made from fatty alcohols and glucose. Washes and builds foam.
What it does
Contains Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32427, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Clarins
Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Grapefruit Bubbles Gel to Foam Purifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Hair Renew Daily Active Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
EO
Hand soap
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Sérum Intensif Anti-Soif
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Duke Cannon
Hydrating Face Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
I Create Definition
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Innersense
I Create Lift Volumizing Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Instant Brightening Micropeel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Williams
Lectric Shave
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Lifebuoy Expert Lingettes Nettoyantes Mains x10
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Henkel
Lift + Lissage immédiat Gel-Crème Sublime Regard
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
California Naturals
Light & Gentle Anti-Irritation Sensitive Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
Limited Edition Wonder Blading All-Day Lip Stain – Headliner
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Lingettes sensitive au lait - peaux sensibles
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Melt For You Moisturizing Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
R+Co
METAL DETECTOR Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
everyone
Meyer lemon + mandarin gentle + nourishing hand soap with calendula, chamomile, and aloe vera
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Skyn Iceland
Micellar Cleansing Water
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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