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
Rimmel London
Wonder’luxe Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Wrinkle Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Buxom
XTROVERT Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Jones Road
Your Skin Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Sanex
Zero % Gel douche peaux sèches
500 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Zero Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Sanex
zero%
Deodorant · 50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sanex
ZERO% lait corps hydratant
250ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Babo Botanicals
Zinc Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 for Sensitive Skin - Gentle Formula
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
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