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
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
kirkland signature
Lists fragrance
Nivea Sun
Lait après-soleil bronze
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Drunk Elephant
Lippe Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
LISCI CHERATINA Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Nivea
Locion rosa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Henkel
magic Oil Pinker Jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Natturally good anti-age
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
nivea
natural balance tagespflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Beierdorf
Naturally good crema giorno idratante
Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
Naturally Good Avena Naturale Nutriente
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Anti Schuppen Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Fresh Natural
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Black & White Invisible Original Antitranspirant Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiersdorf
Nivea Roll-On Black&White 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Sun After Sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nivea sun doposole hydrate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
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