Glyceryl Caprylate

Summary

Glyceryl Caprylate is a glyceryl monoester in the Opuliss Beauty Lip Gloss family functioning as an emollient that also carries mild antimicrobial co-preservative activity. It appears in 33 products in our range.

About

On an ingredient list it is written as Glyceryl Caprylate. It is synthetic/semi-synthetic (glyceryl monoester of caprylic acid).

In the Formula

It protects the formula. It guards the product against spoilage or oxidation across its shelf life. Formally it is classed as emollient / co-preservative (glyceryl monoester).

The Evidence

Its safety for cosmetic use has been assessed by the expert panel review Final report of the amended safety assessment of Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Laurate SE, Glyceryl Laurate/Oleate, Glyceryl Adipate, Glyceryl Alginate, Glyceryl Arachidate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Caprate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Collagenate, Glyceryl Erucate, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Soyate, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Isopalmitate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate, Glyceryl Isostearates, Glyceryl Lanolate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Montanate, Glyceryl Myristate, Glyceryl Isotridecanoate/Stearate/Adipate, Glyceryl Oleate SE, Glyceryl Oleate/Elaidate, Glyceryl Palmitate, Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate, Glyceryl Palmitoleate, Glyceryl Pentadecanoate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Rosinate, Glyceryl Sesquioleate, Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate/Maleate, Glyceryl Tallowate, Glyceryl Thiopropionate, and Glyceryl Undecylenate (?, 2004, Int J Toxicol, PMID 15513825). We cite what the ingredient is assessed for, not what a finished product was claimed to do.

Honest Limits

Glyceryl Caprylate 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

• Lip Gloss Liquid Bare Shine Long Lasting Brilliance For Everyday Glam
• Lip Gloss Illumination For Beauty Enthusiasts Fuller Lips Shine
• Lip Gloss Chestnut Illuminates Lips With Brilliant Shine Glam Lovers
• Lip Gloss Clear Illuminating Shine For All Women Everyday Glow
• Lip Gloss Coco Full Shine Long Wear For Bold Lip Lovers
• Lip Gloss Liquid Coral Illumination Fuller Lips Shine Makeup Lovers
• Lip Gloss Crimson One Swipe Fuller Lips Shine Bold Lip Lovers
• Lip Gloss Dripping Gold Liquid Shine Fuller Lips Bold Makeup Lovers

And 25 more.