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
L’Occitane
Crème mains - peaux sèches
150mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-âge 2 en 1
0.1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Roger & Gallet
Crème mains et ongles Rose
30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Occitane
Crème mains hand cream
10ml · Label from Hong Kong · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Crème mains hydratante
0.1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Pur Arnica
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème mains nourrissante
0.1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Yves Rocher
crème mains nourrissante eau d’arnica bio
75ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Occitane
Crème Mains Peaux Sèches 20% Beurre de Karité
150ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermophil
Crème mains réparateur intense formule indienne
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
La Roche-Posay
Creme para Olheiras La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Olhos
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème pieds
0.075 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
70 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
crème pour les mains
1 · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Lait FPS 50+ Sensitive
200 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Spray FPS 50+ Sensitive
270 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème solaire enfant FPS50+
100 ml · Label from France, Netherlands and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’occitane
Crème ultra riche corps - peau seches et peau sensibles
200ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
AmLactin
Crepe Firming Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · 12 oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Cherries & Chia Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
boscia
Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Crystal Glaze Moisturizing Lip Care-Own Your Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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