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
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Hair Mask
Hair styling · 240ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
shea moisture daily hydrating shampoo w/coconut milk and acacia senegal
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lancer
Sheer Fluid Sun Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Drops SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Hydrating Shine Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Sheer Tint Sun Serum
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Ambiance de Plage
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Bergamote Fraîche
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Fragrance Originale
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Spa Du Maroc
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Signal
Sig tp wn gold 75ml
75 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal TP White Now 75ml 1x
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Forever
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Gold 2x75ML
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Original 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
SIGNAL White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
SIGNAL White Now Dentifrice White + Protect Renforce Émail 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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