Glyceryl Caprylate
Glyceryl Caprylate is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 233 products on Poliage, most often mascara, moisturizer and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An ester of glycerin and caprylic acid. Softens skin and helps preservatives work.
What it does
Contains Glyceryl Caprylate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glyceryl Caprylate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34049, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Glyceryl Caprylate
Dermalogica
Pro Collagen Banking Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream - Big
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Pumpkin Enzyme Smoothing Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
Radically Rejuvenating Eye Cream - Under Eye Cream & Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Raw Shea Butter Hydrating Body Lotion w/ Frankincense and Myrrh
Lists coconut derivatives
Rituals
Recovery hand balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COOLA
Refreshing Water Cream - Face Moisturizer with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Retinal For All Renewing Serum - Korean
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
RMS Beauty
Revitalize Hydra Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance
Babo Botanicals
Sensitive Baby Fragrance Free Miracle Face Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Babo Botanicals
Sensitive Baby Miracle Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cien
sensitive SOLLOTION
Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters
ACURE
Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream
Lists coconut derivatives
Acure
Seriously Soothing Skin Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Shampoo natural
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates
River one
Shampoo natural moringa
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
shea moisture daily hydrating conditioner
Lists fragrance
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