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
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Thickening Lotion
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Counter
Think Big All-in-One Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Tinted Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Label from Jamaica · Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
TOLERIANE SENSITIVE RICHE
40ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Grown Alchemist
Tomorrowland Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · 500ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Tônico Facial Nivea Acne Control 200ml
200 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Nivea
Tônico Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho
200ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
L’Oréal
Tonique douceur super confort Extraits de cerisier adoucissant et de moringa purifiant
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fenty Skin
Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Total Coverage Face & Body Concealer for Acne Scars and Blemishes
Concealer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Olay
Total Effects 7 In One CC Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Total temptation
12 g · Label from France · Lists silicones
Allies of Skin
Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Transparen-C Pro Brightening Moisturizer - Vitamin C Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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