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
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Gesichtspflege
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maelove
NIA 10 Niacinamide Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists silicones
Balea
Niacinamide Tagescreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists chemical UV filters
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
night relaxing
240ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Baby Lait Nettoyant
Label from France · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nívea sun
270ml · Label from Spain · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun after sun sensitive
175 ml · Label from Germany · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Sun kids 50+
300mL · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Sun
NIVEA Sun Kids Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
200ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea sun kids protect & play 50+
300ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun Kids Schutz & Pflege
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF30 Zonnebrandspray
200ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
200ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
E.L.F.
No Budge Retractable Eyeliner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Medicube
No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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