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 21, 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
As i am
As I Am Curling Jelly
Lists fragrance
Sanex
AtopiDerm Douche Crème Peaux Extra Sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
AtopiDerm douche crème peaux sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Aurora Nights Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Authentic African Facial Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Avant
Avant pink orchid subtle restoring overnight serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
sensitive skin
Aveeno
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glow Recipe
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Avon VDL eye primer
Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Awaken Peptide Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Axe Gel Cheveux Adrénaline Fixation Extrême 125ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
AXE GEL CHEVEUX Extrême Look Pot 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Axe mature gel effet mat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
AXE Pâte Coiffante Texturisante Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Baby Daily Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DOVE
Baby Dove
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Baby Dove Derma Care Soothing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Baby Eczema Soothing Lotion
Lists silicones
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