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
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
Tula moisturiser +spf30
10000 · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
SHEGLAM
Twinkle Kiss High-Shine Shimmer Lipstick-141-Dolly Smooch
Lip · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends smoothing conditioner
400 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing crème riche Aloé vera et huile de karité pur
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra doux Corps - Beurre réparateur Trésors de Miel
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Corps Lait Corps sous la douche Huiles merveilleuses Argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
125 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists parabens, silicones
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Ultra Light Volumizing Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kopari
Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream
Body lotion · 4.7fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Toasted Coconut
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Warm Vanilla
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Day Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Hydrate + De-Puff Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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