Tricaprylin
Tricaprylin is a perfuming and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 6 products on Poliage, most often foundation, body lotion and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Tricaprylin: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Tricaprylin: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Tricaprylin: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80302, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as glycerol trioctanoate.
Products that contain Tricaprylin
MAC
Frost Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Powder Foundation for Oily Skin
Foundation · Lists silicones
Naturium
Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
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