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
Sanex
Surgras réparateur peaux sensibles
750 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sweet Cream Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Sweet Dreamz Lip Sleeping Mask-Strawberry Milk
Lip · Lists fragrance
Tower 28
Swipe Serum Concealer
Concealer · 6.5 mL / 0.22 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Taft Aloe Boost
75 ml · Label from Denmark · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Tangerine Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dove
Targeted Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists silicones
Tarte
Tartelette toasted
Label from France · Lists fragrance
Maybelline
Tattoo Studio Liquid Ink Liner, Rustic Brown
2.5ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rael
Tea Tree Face Mask for Balanced-Looking Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
The Body Shop
Tea Tree Purify Conditioner
Conditioner · 250ml · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Texturizing Putty
Hair styling · 2.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
BeautyBio
The Balance pH Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Jones Road
The Best Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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