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
Cetaphil
Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Eucerin
Daily Hydration Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Daily Moisturing Face Cream
Moisturizer · 5oz · Lists silicones
Aveeno
Daily Moisturizing Body Wash
Body wash · 33fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Daily protective serum.
30 ml, quantity 1 · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Daily Recovery Rich Barrier Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen · 20g · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Indie Lee
Daily SPF 50 Primer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Amino Curl Define Soft Touch Curl Cream
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sanex
Dance zero%
475 ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Lip & Cheek Tint-Rich Crimson
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
LOOPS
Dark Spot Mask
30 g · Lists exfoliating acid
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Versed
Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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