Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 2,028 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
SHEGLAM
Crystal Glaze Moisturizing Lip Care-Own Your Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Cuida & Protege Antibacterial
400 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Colombia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Cupid’s Charm Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shea Solutions
Curl & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Curl Boosting Mousse for Frizzy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Native
Curl Care Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Curl Control Mousse
Hair styling · 5.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Curl Love Moisture Milk
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Camille Rose
Curl Maker
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Curl Nourishment Baby Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Cutie Paw Blush Stamp-001 Love Cake
Blush · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Native
Daily Clean Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vanicream
Daily Facial Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DAILY FORECAST FINISHING SPRAY
Hair styling · 3 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dermalogica
Daily Glycolic Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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