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
wet ones
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Essence
What The Fake! Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Acure
Whipped Night Cream with Plant Peptides & Vitamin C
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
White Musk® Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Signal
White Now Dentifrice Infinite Shine
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Dove
White Peach & Crushed Rice Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Wildflower Whirl Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mini Gel à Raser Peau Sensible 75ml
75 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Fragile 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
200 ml · Label from France and Senegal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Thayers
Witch Hazel Facial Toner Uncented
355ml · Label from Australia · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lavilin
Women’s Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Lip Stain Activator
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Holographic
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Triple Action Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Wonder’Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Wonder’Lash Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
WONDER’LASH WATERPROOF MASCARA WITH ARGAN OIL
Mascara · Lists retinoid
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