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
Pink Champagne Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Pink Hibiscus Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Suave
Pistachio Cream 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Shampoo™
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists coconut derivatives
Supergoop
Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Playgum Cire-crème aux vitamines
80 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Playing Cupid Cream Blush-Cherish
Blush · Lists silicones
Glow Recipe
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance
Physicians Formula
Plump Potion Needle-Free Lip Plumping Cocktail
Lip · Lists fragrance, parabens
Buxom
Plump Shot Peptide Plumping Cream Blush
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Plumping Collagen Body & Face Serum Lotion
Body lotion · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Freeman
Plumping Collagen Facial Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Polyglutamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pomegranate Seeds & Shea Butter Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Pop Lip + Cheek Oil
Lip · Lists silicones
Clinique
Pop Longwear Lipstick
Lip · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clinique
Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - Travel Size
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation for All Skin Types
Foundation · Lists silicones
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Powder Foundation for Oily Skin
Foundation · Lists silicones
Biore
Pore Refining Bubbling Nose Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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