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
L’Oréal
Lait nourrissant Corps Olive mythique
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
250 ml · Label from Canada, France and Germany · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
LAIT U
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · 250 mL · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Large Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash ‘N Roll Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash Beats Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lash Besties 2-In-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara Ultramarine Black
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Supercloud Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Clinique
Lash Doubling Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Jane Iredale
Lash Fixation Length & Definition Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Mary Kay
Lash Intensity Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
essence
Lash Princess Liner black waterproof
3 ml · Label from Germany · Lists sulfates
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · 0.33 fl oz · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
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