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
Rare Beauty
Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Cosmic Crush Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Listerine
Listerine Advanced White
500 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
LOçãO HIDRATANTE FACIAL CETAPHIL PRO AC CONTROL PELE OLEOSA A ACNEICA 118ML
118 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Label from Spain · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Loción corporal infantil hidratante
600 ml · Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Loción Tónico Facial Matificante
200 ml (201 g) · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
SHEGLAM
Locked in Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · 30 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
loreal make up
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Lotus Water Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
E BEAUTY & PLANET
Love Beauty And Planet Coffret Shampooing, Gel douche, Masque en Tissu Beurre de Muru Muru et Rose x1
1 pièce (0.845 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque tissu Eclat Radieux au Beurre de Muru Muru & Rose x1
1 pièce (0.021 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque tissu Infusion Hydratante x1
1 pièce · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Love Dive Tender Heart Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Love Stained Lip Tint Marker-Bright Side
Lip · Lists sulfates
Pixi
Lower Lash Mascara
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Moisturizer · 16 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intensive Care
946 mL · Label from Mexico · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Lumi Lock & Go Cushion Foundation-Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones
Mad Hippie
Luminizing Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Lunar Orbit Blush Ball-Adorn
Blush · Lists silicones
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