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
Naturium
The Multi-Vitamin Daily Nutrients Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
The Neo-Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
The Nudes
9,6 g · Label from France · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)
240 ml · Label from Brazil, Morocco and Saudi Arabia · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Save The Day Lip Care
Lip · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Tough Love Shimmer Blush-Utonium
Blush · Lists silicones
Maelove
The Refresher AHA Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Revealer Sulfur Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Balm
175 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Maybelline New York
The Rocket
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
The rocket volum’ express
9.6 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tatcha
The Silk Cream
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · 50 ml · Lists silicones
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Smoothing Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Jones Road
The Statement Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Crown Affair
The Texturizing Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · 5.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Immortality Lip Tint-Heart Beat
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Premonition Roll On Lip Oil
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Soulmates Solid Perfume
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
The Wizard of OZ
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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