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
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara
Mascara · 0.23 fl oz · Lists sulfates, silicones
Buxom
Lash Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Buxom
Lash Waterproof Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · 0.32 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Mega Boost Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Lasting Love Longwearing Lip Color
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rimmel London
Lasting Mega Matte
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · 2oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lavender Ice Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Catrice
Lazy Day All In One Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Love Beauty and Planet
LBP Mask Rapid Reset Tea & Veti 1pc 40x
1 pièce · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
l-oreal
Le Masque Merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
cien
Leche corporal almendras
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Leche Solar UV Sensitive 50+
400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Lemon Blueberry Tart Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Ole Henriksen
Lemonade Smoothing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Julep
Length Matters Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dose of Colors
Let’s Face It Concealer
Concealer · 0.25 fl oz · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Level Up Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Life Is Delicious Pocket Lip Jam-Ambrosia
Lip · Lists silicones
The Body Shop
Life Is… ™ Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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