Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 1,953 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, lip and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Barrier Bounce Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Le Labo
Basil BODY CREAM
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Basil SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Disney Resorts H2O+ Beauty
Bath Aquatics Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Clarins
Baume super hydratant Clarins Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Peach & Lily
Beam Blocker - Invisible Korean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Mixsoon
Bean Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Beauty Effect Tagescreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Krave
Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++: Lightweight Transparent Sunscreen
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bayer
Bepanthen Protect
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Berry Cute Cake Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Berry Jam Lip Mask Pot
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
Beyond Clean Melt-it-All Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Baby SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Men SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
BHA Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists salicylic acid
Naturium
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Big Energy Mascara-Black
Mascara · Lists silicones
PUR Cosmetics
Big Look Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Big Mood Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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