Dicaprylyl Ether
Dicaprylyl Ether is an emollient and solvent ingredient. It’s in 136 products on Poliage, most often foundation, moisturizer and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A light emollient ether. Softens skin without a heavy feel.
What it does
Contains Dicaprylyl Ether: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dicaprylyl Ether: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dicaprylyl Ether: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75672, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dioctyl ether.
Products that contain Dicaprylyl Ether
Nivea
Btata
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Essence
Camouflage+ Matt Concealer
Lists fragrance
Nestlé Skin Health
Cetaphil
Lists silicones
Galderma
Cetaphil
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nestlé Skin Health
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
davines
Champú Well-being
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Charlotte Tilbury magic eye
Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Herbivore
CLOUD MILK Coconut + Maca Firming Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Coconut + Tremella Milky Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Tremella Cleansing Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
Coconut + Tremella Illuminating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dial
Coconut Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Coconut Whip Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
COLOUR PROTECT CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Kristin Ess
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Lawless
Conseal The Deal Lightweight, Long-Wear Everyday Concealer with Caffeine
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia pure soin matifiant
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Crema corporal aloe refrescante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cien
Crema de dia Rosa Mosqueta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Crema hidratante
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Crème de jour cien
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Cien
Crème main Verveine et citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
crème mains à la camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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