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
Tree Hut
Coco Colada Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Coco gommage corps lissant
140 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
pampers
coco harmonie
Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Cocoa Yum Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
12 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Coconut and Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Coconut Lime Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Coconut Water Facial Toner with Witch Hazel
Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Collagen and Elastin Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
collagen face mask
25 g · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal Paris
Collagen Moisture Filler Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer with Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · 1.7 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Olay
Collagen Peptide Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Medicube
Collagen Wrapping Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Moroccanoil
Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
l-oreal
Color Herbalia Blond Naturel
80 g + 40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CHI
Color Illuminate Platinum Blonde Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Color intense
400 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Color Riche extraordinaire 204
6 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maybelline
Color Sensational Vivid Hot Lacquer Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
COLOR TATTOO CREAM EYESHADOW Up To 24Hr Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Makeup
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Tarte
Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector
Concealer · 0.08 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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