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
Rare Beauty
Find Comfort Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Cashmere Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Fit Me Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Flourishing Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Flower Milk Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Flower Beauty
Flower Pots Powder Blush
Blush · Lists carmine (from insects)
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vanicream
Foaming Wash for Baby
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
For The Flush Lip & Cheek Tint-Fruit Punch
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dior
Forever Nude Bronze
7 g · Label from Poland · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Balea
Forming Cream Power Flex
150ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Allies of Skin
Founder’s Essence 56 Ellagic & P.A.D. Light Reflecting Fluid
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Dove
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists silicones
The Body Shop
Fresh Nude Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
SHEGLAM
FRIENDS
Blush · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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