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
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
Mousse coiffante
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dermalogica
Multi Active Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Allies of Skin
Multi Nutrient & Dioic Renewing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Multi Peptides & Growth Factors (GF) Advanced Lifting Serum
Serum · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Naturium
Multi-Active Exosome Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Multi-Fix Concealer And Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Physicians Formula
Murumuru Butter Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
I Dew Care
Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Cleanser
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Natur Protect
50 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Huggies
Natural Care
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Naturally Good
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Naturally Good Avena Naturale Nutriente
350 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave
Lists coconut derivatives
Nautical Nonsense Palette
Lists silicones
L’occitane
Néroli & Orchidée - Crème Mains - 30 ML - L’occitane En Provence
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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