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 22, 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
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsmelk
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Nivea
Nourish by Nature Avocado Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Radiance Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Hanskin
Pore Cleansing Oil - BHA
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Nivea
Pure & natural anti-rides Soin de jour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Jane Iredale
PureMatch Liquid Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Q10 plus C Anti-rides + Energie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Nivea
Sanfte Reinigungsmilch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Nivea
Sensual Pflegelotion Kirsch Blüte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Inika Organic
Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Seinz.
shampoo anti-schuppen (minze 3-fach-komplex)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Shampoo natural
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates
Dial
Shea Butter Extract Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
SkinActive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojobal Oil Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Sorbet Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Speed Stick
Speed Stick Zero Deodorant for Men, Fresh Woods
Lists fragrance
Coppertone
Sport SPF 30 Spray
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
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