Caprylyl Glycol

Summary

Caprylyl Glycol is a preservative-booster / co-preservative, working alongside Phenoxyethanol. It also functions as a humectant / skin-conditioning agent. It appears in 26 products in our range.

About

On an ingredient list it is written as Caprylyl Glycol. It is synthetic (1,2-glycol).

In the Formula

It protects the formula. It guards the product against spoilage or oxidation across its shelf life.

The Evidence

Its safety for cosmetic use has been assessed by the expert panel review Safety assessment of 1,2-glycols as used in cosmetics (Johnson W Jr, 2012, Int J Toxicol, PMID 23064773). We cite what the ingredient is assessed for, not what a finished product was claimed to do.

Honest Limits

Caprylyl Glycol does its job inside the formula. It is not an active, and nothing on this page should be read as a treatment claim.

Where we use it

• The Sculpting Edit 8-Shade Contour & Highlight Palette
• Dual Tip Cat Eye Eyeliner Pen For Cat Eye Lovers Bold Pro
• Khol Eyeliner Black Creamy Longlasting Tightline Makeup Lovers
• Khol Eyeliner Dark Brown Creamy Long Lasting Smudgeable Smoky Eyes
• Khol Eyeliner Creamy Texture Long Lasting For Smoky Eye Lovers
• Khol Eyeliner Emerald Creamy Blendable Long Lasting For Smokey Eyes
• Khol Eyeliner White Creamy Long Lasting Pencil For Smoky Eyes Lovers
• Pretty In Pink Lip Kit Premium All In One 3 Piece Set Glam

And 18 more.