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
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
MegaGlo Blushlighter
Blush · Lists silicones
Drunk Elephant
Mello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Formula 10.0.6
Melt Away Vitamin C Triple Action Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Face Wash
Cleanser · 5.1 mL · Lists coconut derivatives
Lavilin
Men’s Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Calming Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar + Bergamot Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Replenishing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood+Cardamom Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Menthe poivrée lait apaisant pour les pieds
60 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
mermaid majesty
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
R+Co
METAL DETECTOR Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Method for Curls Defining Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Beekman 1802
Micellar Milk Froth Cleansing Gel & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Milani
milani bronze make up
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ombia
Milch & Honig Handcreme
125 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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