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
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · 0.41 fl oz · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC13
12 g · Label from Belgium · Lists silicones
studio line clean gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Studio Line Hot & Boucle
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
11ml · Label from Belgium · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Garnier Fructis
style leave in cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Moroccanoil
Styling Gel - Strong
Hair styling · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Balea
Styling Locken Lotion
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Algenist
Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray
Hair styling · 5.0 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Sun protect&bronze FPS 30
200ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maelove
Sun Protector SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
COOLA
Sun Silk Sunscreen Drops - SPF Drops
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
COOLA
Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 for Face - Cucumber Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sundance
Sundance Kids 50 Sonnenmilch
200 ml · Label from Germany and New Zealand · Lists chemical UV filters
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
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