Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 2,021 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
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss Plumper
Lip · Lists fragrance
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Covergirl
Clean Matte Liquid Foundation / Oil Control / 565 Tawny
30 mL · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Camille Rose
Clean Rinse Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
cleaning mask
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Cleanse
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Cleansing Oil
Lists essential oils
Almay
Clear Complexion Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Almay
Clear Complexion Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Kenra Professional
Clear Gloss
2 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COOLA
Clear Skin Oil-Free Moisturizer with Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Clearing Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Clearly Brighter Anti-Sun Damage* Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
NARS
Climax Extreme Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour, 44 Raspberry Glace
3 g · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream 15 ml
100% Fragrance- Free, 15 · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clinique
Clinique For Men Face Wash
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 75 ml
All Skin Types, 75 · Label from Netherlands · Lists silicones
Clinique
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream 15 ml
15 · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Glossier
Cloud Paint Plush Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Coco Colada Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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