Caprylyl glycol is a lightweight humectant and emollient that pulls water into your skin and helps it stay there. It's derived from coconut oil and glycerin, so it has a gentle feel that works for most skin types. You'll find it in serums, moisturizers, and leave-in hair products because it conditions without heaviness. It also helps other ingredients mix together and stay stable in formulas. If your skin tends toward dryness or dullness, this ingredient quietly does its job without any fuss. It's not flashy, but it's reliable.
Ingredient
Caprylyl Glycol
Listed functions (EU CosIng): emollient, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning
Products with Caprylyl Glycol
14 active products. Cards link to a dupe page where one exists.
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · 59.2 ml
Paula's Choice
10% Niacinamide Booster
Serum · 19.8 ml · $53.00
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CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · 70.9 g
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Serum · 29.6 ml
e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Face Cream
Moisturizer · 50 g · $13.00
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Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 30 ml · $17.00
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Paula's Choice
CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment
Serum · 29.6 ml · $48.75
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Naturium
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Toner · 120 ml · $19.00
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Neutrogena
Neutrogena® Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50, 3 Fl. Oz
Sunscreen · 88.7 ml
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Serum · 30 ml · $9.90
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Vanicream
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 226.8 g
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · 170.1 g · $42.00
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Blue Lizard
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · 141.8 g · $14.99
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Thayers
ROSE PETAL FACIAL TONER
Toner · 340.2 g
This is general information about ingredients and prices, not medical advice. Patch test new products and talk to a dermatologist about skin conditions.