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
cien
Crème pour la peau soft Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Curlsmith
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Daily Moisturing Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Nivea
Derma Control Sensitive
Lists fragrance
Dual Action Moisturizer
Lists fragrance, silicones
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Enfant sensitive expert + Spf 50+ Spay
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Lubriderm
English
Lists silicones
Eucerin
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Eucerin
Eucerin, Roughness Relief Lotion, Fragrance Free
Lists exfoliating acid
Maybelline
Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Fresh Nude Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
equate
gentle skin cream (long lasting moisture)
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Balea
Glossy blond Spülung, naturblondes und blondiertes Haar
Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline
Green Edition Superdrop Tinted Oil
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
HAIR
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
ATTITUDE
Hand Cream
Lists fragrance
Balea
Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Handcreme Urea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
HEAT PROTECTION HAIR CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dial
Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Hydra 24h protect spf 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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