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Caprylyl Glycol
Fatty Alcohol
Fatty alcohols (like cetyl, stearyl, or cetearyl alcohol) are moisturizing ingredients that help thicken products. Despite the similar name, they're nothing like drying alcohols. Some people find them pore-clogging, but many tolerate them well.
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.
See all 22,636 products with Caprylyl Glycol
Users who like it
67%
Users who avoid it
33%
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
23.4%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Caprylyl Glycol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74860
INCI Name
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
EC #
 214-254-7
All Functions
Deodorant, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
