Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Dicaprylyl Carbonate is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 181 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, moisturizer and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A light emollient. Softens skin and helps products spread.
What it does
Contains Dicaprylyl Carbonate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dicaprylyl Carbonate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 55832, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Some By Mi
Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum 50ml
Lists retinoid, silicones
Henkel
Sommerpflege Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Henkel
Spiegelglanz 24h Glanz-Treu Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Auchan
Spray solaire Water resistant UVA Kids
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
Stripped Nude Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sun kids Lait protecteur Protect & Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun protect & bronze, spray, SPF20
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Eucerin
Sun Sensitive Protect Kids SPF 50+ Spray Corps
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
The INKEY List
Supersize Omega Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Texturizing Putty
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cien
Time control - Crème pour la peau
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Dermalogica
Travel Size PreCleanse
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
Tula bright start
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Andalou Naturals
Turmeric + Vitamin C Enlighten Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Dennis Gross
Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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