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
Julep
So Plush Plumper Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
Julep
So Plush Ultra-Hydrating Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
Essence
Soft BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Soft Blur Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Concealer
Concealer · 0.21 fl. oz · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Foundation · 1.0 fl oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Soft Matte Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Ofra
Soft Pearl Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Soft TOUCH BOUNCY BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
Kristin Ess
SOFTENING BLOW DRY FOAM
Hair styling · 5.6 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Cosmia
Soin contour des yeux anti rides au Collageneer
0.015 l · Label from France and World · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Soin de jour hydratant
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique repair
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin des lèvres hydratant
4,2 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Tocca
Solid Perfume Cleopatra
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Florence
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Laila
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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