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
COSRX
RED RICE INOSITOL Exfoliating Care Pore Wash-Off Peel Serum
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
HiSmile
red velvet toothpaste
60g · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
Redermic R - Correcteur dermatologique Intensif
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
RMS Beauty
ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Redness solutions
11,6 g · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
REFLECTIVE SHINE HAIRSPRAY
Hair styling · 3 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Honest
Refresh Bubble Bath Citrus Vanilla
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Honest
Refresh Shampoo + Body Wash Citrus Vanilla
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Hydrating Stick for Face
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Plumping Gel Sunscreen for Face
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Regen skin Deliplus
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer | SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Pixi
Remedy Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
True Botanicals
Renew Repair Nightly Treatment
Serum · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Repair & Renew Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Replenishing Vegan Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Restore Serum | Skin Barrier Serum
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Restoraderm Soothing Wash
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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