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
The Body Shop
Seaweed Oil-Control Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Second Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Sensitive Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · 30.6 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Peotect, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Protect+, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Blue Lizard
Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · 5 oz · Lists silicones
Blue Lizard
Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
Sensitive Protect Body Spray
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Honest
Sensitive Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
sensitive skin
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Cien
sensitive SOLLOTION
Label from Denmark · Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters
Yves rocher
Sensitive vegetal
200 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Sérum activateur d’éclat Glow Énergie C+
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
SÉRUM PARA OLHOS CETAPHIL HEALTHY RENEW
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Shampoing technique repair
0.4 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists coconut derivatives
Sanex
Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Guernsey · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Honest
Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Deliplus
shampoo color intense
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Briogeo
Shampooing revigorant et ultra nourrissant au matcha et à la pomme
369 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing très doux, extra doux
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Shaping Paste Pomade for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · Lists drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Shea Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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