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
Allies of Skin
Vitamin C 20% & Citrus Cells Advanced Light Reflecting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Asda
Vitamin C Facial Gel Cleanser
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Vitamin E and Avocado Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Volume Stylist 18h Lash Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
L’Oréal
VOLUMINOUS SUPERSTAR™ liquid eyeliner 202 Black
1.6 g · Label from Canada · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Native
Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
e.l.f.
Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Wake Up Call Undereye Color Corrector-Cinnamon
Concealer · Lists silicones
Oars + Alps
Wake Up Eye Stick
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wander
Wanderlust Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Warrior Princess Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
WATERFALL Moisture + Shine Lotion
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Watermelon Twist Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Watermelon Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Wave Spray
Hair styling · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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