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
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick-Linen
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Dermalogica
Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Mineral Fusion
So Ageless Fanned Out Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Mineral Fusion
So Classy Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Mineral Fusion
So High Extended Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Mineral Fusion
So Lifted Defined Curl Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Acure
Soothing Day Cream with Argan Oil for Sensitive Skin
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Sorbet Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Herbivore
SUPER NOVA 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask | AHA & BHA Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Makeup by Mario
SurrealSkin Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Texture Smoothing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
The Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer - Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Crown Affair
The Finishing Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Save The Day Lip Care
Lip · Lists fragrance
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Counter
Think Big All-in-One Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Yes to
Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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