Caprylyl Glycol

Our database includes 10310 products that contain Caprylyl Glycol.

Explained

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

People also like: Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate

People also dislike: Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid

Caprylyl Glycol is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 24.3% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Stats

258 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Dry

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Dryness • Fine Lines • Redness

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Oily

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Sensitivity • Dullness • Texture • Dryness

Where it's used

Caprylyl Glycol is most often found as ingredient number 20 within an ingredient list.

Of the 1 products in our database that have a known concentration of Caprylyl Glycol, they all have a concentration of 2% specified within their ingredient lists.