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
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Dove Body Love Intensiva
1l · Label from Colombia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove Body Love Light Care Bodylotion
400ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
dove body love lotion restoring care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Body Love Rich Nourishment Bodycrème
150ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
unilever
DOVE Crème Hydratante Corps Soie Pot 300ml
300 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Nutri Essence Pot 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Dove
dove face lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove intense care soin intense lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rovectin
Dr. Mask Aqua Hydrating
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Dragon Fruit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Clinique
Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour
Lip · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maybelline
Dream Brightening Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB Cream
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dae
Dream Veil Hair + Body Fragrance Mist - Vanilla Dae Beam
Fragrance · 2.73 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Verb
Dry Shampoo Powder
Shampoo · 2 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Thayers
Drying-Alcohol Free Witch Hazel & Unscented Toner
Toner · 12 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Dryness Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dual Stylers Liss & Pump-Up
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dibs Beauty
Duet Baked Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Dynamatte Boom Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick (Ember Rose Ver.)-Bliss
Lip · Lists silicones
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