Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 1,993 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, lip and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 2026
In plain English
A glycol made from caprylic acid. Conditions skin and helps preservatives work.
What it does
Contains Caprylyl Glycol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caprylyl Glycol: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caprylyl Glycol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caprylyl Glycol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74860, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Caprylyl Glycol
Sunday Riley
Ceramor Ceramide Barrier Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
355 mL · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Schuimende Reinigingsolie
236ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists coconut derivatives
Cerave
CeraVe Retinol Serum Tegen Post-Acne Vlekjes
30ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
52ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists chemical UV filters
cerave wash and shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Galderma
Cetaphil Baby Shea Butter Daily Lotion
400 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35
3 fl oz · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil Pro Dry Skin
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
30ml · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil PRO Oil Control Moisturizer with SPF 30
Label from Belgium · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Removing Foam Wash
236 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
White Barn
Champagne Toast
8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú Cabellos Blancos y Platinos
200ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Champú infantil
Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Charcoal face scrub
125ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
True Botanicals
Chebula Extreme Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Maybelline
Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Clinique
Cheek Pop Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Winky Lux
Cheeky Rose Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kaja
Cheeky Stamp
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
cherry blossom hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub Pore Purify’r Gel Cleanser with Niacinamide + Aloe Juice
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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