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
Vanicream
Enhanced Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
eos
EOS Shea Better hand cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kate Somerville
EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Erase It All Hyaluronic Acid Makeup Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Essence
Essence 01 Deep Black Waterproof Eyeliner Pen
1 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Estée Lauder
estee lauder lipstick
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Eternal Orquid
Serum · 30g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Eucerin
eucerin eczema relief
Lists fragrance allergens
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Foundation · 1 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Every man jack deo
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Supergoop!
Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Huggies
Everyday
56 lingettes · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
Evolution of smooth shea better 24H moisture body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Thayers
Exfoliating 2% AHA Toner with Witch Hazel
Toner · 12 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Haruharu Wonder
Exosome Peptide Resilience Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · Lists coconut derivatives
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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