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
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Aspen Air
Body wash · 13.5 Fl. Oz. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - California Coast
Body wash · 13.5 Fl. Oz. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Fresh Ocean Splash
Body wash · 13.5 Fl. Oz. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Mandarin Woods
Body wash · 13.5 Fl. Oz. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lychee Kiss Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
MAC
M·A·C Locked Kiss Ink 24HR Lipcolour
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·CStack Elevated Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Maca Root & Aloe Fresh Kick Deodorant
Deodorant · 75g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Stila
Made-U-Lash Length & Define Tubing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Honest Beauty
Magic Gel-to-Milk Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Magic Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Magnetic Afterglow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Major Headlines - Precision Lip Crayon
Lip · Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Major Volume Plumping Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturium
Mandelic Topical Acid 12%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
The Body Shop
Mango Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
SheaMoisture
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Conditioner
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Marshmallow Lodge Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Marshmallow Puff Lip Blur Pen-524 S’more Night
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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