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
Utla River North Eye Shadow
Lists silicones
Naturium
UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Vanicream
Lists coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Vanicream shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Vanilla Bouquet Hand Cream
30ml · Label from Estonia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Vanilla Hydraglow Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tree Hut
Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Suave
Vanilla Suede 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
vanilla whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Hourglass
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
Axis-Y
Vegan Collagen Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Velvet Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Vichy
Vichy Déodorant Minéral Sans Sels D’aluminium Roll on
50ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance
Vichy
Vichy normadem phytosolution
400ml · Label from Italy and Morocco · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturizing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Violet Flush Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tocobo
Vita Berry Pore Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance
Missha
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Missha
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Vital Skincare Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
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