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
Olay
Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Julep
It’s Whipped Matte Lip Mousse
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
jamais annoncé black castor oil
473 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Jelly Soap
Body wash · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · 18 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Wet n Wild
Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
ColourPop
Jelly Glow: Lip & Cheek Jelly
Blush · Lists fragrance
e.l.f.
Jelly Pop Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Refresh Pocket Lip Mask-138 Strawberry Cake
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palladio
JELLY TINT
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Berry Involved
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Loco For Coco
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Pinkies Up
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Tinted Lip Oil-Stay True
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Jeunesse infusée concentré anti-rides
30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
JOLLY RANCHER Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Juicy Mask Radiance / Éclat
8 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Just Kissed Lipstick Crayon-Red Velvet
Lip · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Kera-liso
Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CHI
Keratin K-Trix 5 Smoothing Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Garnier
Keratin sleek
370ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Kids Care Foaming Body Wash Coconut Cookie
Body wash · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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