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
MAC
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
st ives lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
St. Ives. Humectacion diaria. Crema corporal con vitamina E y palta.a
532 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Stabilizing Repair Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Star Balm
Star Balm Magic Mint Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Starlight Velvet Lipstick - Magical D-Light
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Essence
Stay All Day 16h Long Lasting Make-up
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rimmel London
Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Glow Recipe
Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Strawberry Delight 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Strawberry Jam Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
STRENGTH & LENGTH Serum-Infused Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Native
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Strengthening Hair Mask
Conditioner · 6 oz · Lists fragrance
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Glossier
Stretch Balm Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · 8.3 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
50 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists retinoid, silicones
MAC
Strobe Beam Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Strobe Dewy Skin Tint Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Strong Hold Texturizing Pomade for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
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