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
Sanex
Sanex dermo protector - peaux normales
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex gel douche - peaux sèches
500 mL · Label from France and 3 57 · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sanex
Sanex men 0% deodorant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Sanex
Sanex Men Skin Health 6-in-1 Active Fresh Douchegel
400ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex natur protect
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Sanex
Sanex Skin Protect - Active control
55 mL · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Sanfte Hafermilch, Reiscreme & Bio-Hafermilch, beruhigende Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Hydraglow Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sunday Riley
Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask
Mask · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Clinique
Savon visage liquide doux
400 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Scalp relief
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
ScandalEyes Retro Glam Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS WATERPROOF MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Nivea Sun
Schutz & Pflege Sonnenspray 30
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brickell Men’s Products
Sculpting Hair Glue for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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