Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 1,953 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, lip and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Caudalie
Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Anti-Aging Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Organic Forest
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Herbal Essences
Anti-Frizz Curl Boosting Mousse Twin Pack
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
anti-manchas
Lists fragrance
Dove
Anti-Stress Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Ceramide Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
HiSmile
Anticavity Toothpaste, Watermelon Flavor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Juice Beauty
Antioxidant Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Fekkai
Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Garnier
Après-shampoing Nutrition Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Après-shampooing Expert Soin Extra Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Apricot nail & cuticle oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Aqua Feuchtigkeits Creme-Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Sérum Visage
Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermale Crème Riche - Tube 40ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sukin
Aquaboost 3D Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vichy
AQUALIA THERMAL - Crème riche
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sunday Riley
Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
love beauty and planet
argan oil & lavander lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
As I Am
As I Am Coconut Co-Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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