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
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
ultra sensitive after shave balsam
100 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
Ultra Sensitive mattierende 24h-Pflege (für unreine Haut)
50 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Waschlotion
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Rose Inc
Ultra-Black Lash Lift Serum Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Banana Boat
UltraSport Faces Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum SPF 30
3 fl oz (88 ml) · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Butter
Body lotion · 6.7 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Butter Bergamot & Vanilla Bean
Body lotion · 6.7 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Lotion
Body lotion · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Unreal Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Supergoop
Unseen Sunscreen
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Supergoop!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · 1.7 fl. oz. · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
up & up
up & up lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
up & up
UP & Up restoring lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Urea Fußcreme, sehr trockene Füße
100 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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