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
SHEGLAM
Dynamatte Boom Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick-Rule Breaker
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Strengthening Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dove
Eczema Care Soothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists sulfates, silicones
Eczema Honey
Eczema Honey Body Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pipette
Eczema Lotion
Body lotion · 6 FL OZ · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Eczema Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar duo (+)
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Light
40ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Medium
40ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar H Crème Lavante
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Masque Sébo-régulateur
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Medicube
EGF NAD+ Firming Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Electric Beach Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Electrolyte Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
elf eyeliner pen
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Elsene Total Repair 5 Miracle Instantané
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elvive caída resist x3
Label from Mexico · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Thrive Causemetics
Empowershine Satin Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Enfant sensitive expert + Spf 50+ Spay
150 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Lubriderm
English
16 oz (453g) · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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