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
Revlon
ColorStay Full Time Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Revlon
ColorStay Lash Serum + Liner Liquid Eyeliner
Serum · Lists sulfates
Revlon
Colorstay™ Foundation 110 Ivory
30 ml · Label from Canada · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Washable Volume Mascara
Mascara · 0.33 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Comforting Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Chantecaille
Compact Makeup
Foundation · 0.35 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stila
Complete Harmony Lip & Cheek Stick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Complexion Boost Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Vanicream
Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rovectin
Conditioning Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Conditioning Hair Detangling Spray with Frizz Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ginger Lily Farms
Conditioning Hand Soap
12 FL OZ · Lists coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Lawless
Conseal The Deal Lightweight, Long-Wear Everyday Concealer with Caffeine
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Hawaiian Tropic
Cool aloe gel after sun
200 mL · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Allies of Skin
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Corps Lait hydratant Huiles merveilleuses Argan & Camélia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
Cosmia - 25 lingettes démaquillantes - douceur - tous types de peaux - 132.5g
50 pièces · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Cosmia pure soin matifiant
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
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