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
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · 240ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner
Toner · Lists sulfates
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
Toner · Lists sulfates
Thayers
Milky Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · 2.5 oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
Mineral 89
50ml · Label from Brazil, France and Morocco · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral SPF Moisturizer - Daily Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin - Dermatologist Tested
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Native
Mini Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 3 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Mini Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 3 oz · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo-Dark Brown
Shampoo · Lists fragrance
Rael
Miracle Clear Clarifying Toner for Sensitive Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rael
Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Miracle Scrub
50 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES FRIZZ-FIGHTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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