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
TIRTIR
Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel
Moisturizer · 15g · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
l-oreal
Hydro Energetic Soin Hydratant Anti-Fatigue 24H
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Maelove
Hydro Relief Peptides & Amino Acids Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
TIRTIR
Hydro UV Shield Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Peach & Lily
Hydrobubble Deep Foam Cleanser for Oily Skin
Cleanser · 100ML · Lists coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
Hyper Bond All-Day Stay Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Catrice
Hyper Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · 2 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Hypernova Satin Matte Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby Dove
Hypoallergenic Wash
Label from outside the U.S. · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Juvia’s Place
I am My Skin Foundation Sticks
Foundation · Lists silicones
Palladio
I’M BLUSHING 2-IN-1 CHEEK & LIP TINT
Lip · Lists silicones
Vichy
Idéalia - Sérum activateur d’éclat
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Revlon
Illuminance Protect + Moisturize Primer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Alpha-H
Illuminating Enzyme Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Color Correcting Concealer
Concealer · 0.2 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4 In 1 Glow Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
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