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
Garnier
Hand repair
75ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Handcreme
100ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Handcreme
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates
neutrogena
Handcreme - sofort einziehende
75ml · Label from Germany and Romania · Lists fragrance
Balea
Handcreme Aloe Vera
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Handcreme Olive
100 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
balea
Handcreme Urea
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hanskin
Hanskin Cleansing Foam & Blackhead 120ml
Label from Germany · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Harley Quinn X SHEGLAM Mischief Mallet Blush Stick-Pummel
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Harley Quinn X SHEGLAM Thrill Seeker Color-Changing Lipstick-Arkham
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Gifted Herbologist Glitter Lipstick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Happee Birthdae Harry Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Magic Cauldron Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Magic Elixir Lip Gloss-Draught Of Living Death
Lip · Lists fragrance
harvest gathering hand soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Baby
240ml · Label from Mexico · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydratation
180 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Glo Skin Beauty
HD Mineral Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Ofra
HD Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Healing Lip Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Healthy Radiance Antioxidant-C Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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