Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 1,953 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, lip and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Almay
Ageless Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Tatcha
Ageless Revitalizing Neck Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
AHA BHA Blemish Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tocobo
AHA BHA Lemon Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Camille Rose
Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Mild
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Null
all clean
Lists coconut derivatives
almond milk & honey
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
ALMOND MILK & HONEY For Sensitive, Dry Skin
Lists fragrance
The Body Shop
Almond Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Holika Holika
Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
CHI
Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Whole Body Deodorant Cream
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Hourglass
Ambient Soft Glow Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire 30FPS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l’ombre Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire brume sèche FPS 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire enfant
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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