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 26, 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
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Defying Gravity Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Roger & Gallet
Déodorant longue durée
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
La Roche-Posay
Déodorant physiologique 24h
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Déodorant power 24h
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Déodorant vanille
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vichy
deodorant vichy laboratoires 24h toucher sec
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Derma genèse - Révélateur de jeunesse cellulaire - Lait nettoyant velours
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Unilever
Derma Spa Sommer Revival
Body lotion · 200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
DermaControl Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
DermaSpa Intensive
75 ml · Label from France, Netherlands and Poland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sanex
Dermo Hypo-allergenic
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Dermo pro hydrate, skin natural moisturisers
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dermo Protector
1 L · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Dermo-pediatrics spray application facile SPF 50+
200 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Colgate-Palmolive
DermoRestore
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
DermoRestore Douche crème peaux abimées, peaux sèches
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dae
Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
COOLA
Dew Good Illuminating Face Serum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Fenty Skin
Dew N Plump Intense Hydration Slushie Overnight Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Dewy Daisy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dewy Deep Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
CeraVe
Diabetics Dry Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Bliss
Disappearing Act Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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