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
Deliplus
Gel de baño 10% urea
500 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sanex
Gel de ducha zero% piel sensible
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sanex
Gel douche & Bain dermo hypo-allergenic, 0% savon
Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant au savon noir et éclats d’argan
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel Douche Gommant Aux Noyaux D´abricot
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant aux pépins de framboise
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Gel douche Sanex Zéro % - Peaux Normales
220 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid+Aloe Vera
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
gel nettoyant
400ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Gel Wet Shine Fructis 02
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Gel-Champú de baño dermoprotector
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid
Vanicream
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Repairing Post-Acne Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Gentle Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Gesichtssonnencreme
1pcs · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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