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
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Hyaluronic Nourishing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 5 fl. oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Hydra 24h protect spf 30
Sunscreen · 15 cl · Label from Morocco · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Bille glacée Yeux anti-poches + anti-cernes
10 ml · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Hydra Jelly Pocket Lip Jam-Sugar Swirl
Lip · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Hydra Sensitive Soin Hydratant Peaux Sensibles
50 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves rocher
Hydra végétal
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Hydraboost Rescue Creme
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
Colgate-Palmolive
Hydrate 24h
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrate Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrate Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Hydrating
600ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Alpyn Beauty
Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
e.l.f.
Hydrating Core Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
236 ml · Label from Morocco · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rael
Hydrating Face Mask to Plump Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
COOLA
Hydrating Face Mist with SPF
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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