Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 1,953 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, lip and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Johnson’s
baby extracare lotion
Lists fragrance
Shea Moisture
Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance
Null
baby Magic
Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Banana Boat
Baby Mineral
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Babo Botanicals
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Pump Spray Bottle
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Puracy
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash (Tear-Free)
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
Lists silicones
Babo Botanicals
Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance-Free
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Palladio
BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Baked Gingerbread & Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Herbivore
BAKUCHIOL Dual-Retinol Alternative Face Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Banana hair food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Banana Hair Food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Banana Souffle Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Banana Truly Nourishing Hair Mask
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Skinfix
Barrier Balancing Water Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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