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
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Philosophy
resurfacing solution
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · 300ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.15%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinol Complex Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinol Complex Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
RoC
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream
Eye cream · 0.5 fl oz · Lists retinoid
The INKEY List
Retinol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Retinol Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid
MAC
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallics
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Null
rêve de miel
7ml · Label from Maroc · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Revitalift 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Face
1.0 fl oz (30 mL) · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Revitalift Laser Nuit
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Revlon
revlon colorstay full coverage
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Allies of Skin
Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Rich Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dove
Rich Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
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