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Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer
AKA “Caprylyl Glycol”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Caprylyl glycol/glycerin/polyacrylic acid copolymer
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Polyacrylic Acid monomers Science: Functions: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed for modern skincare formulations to provide humectancy and viscosity control. Created in the late 20th century as a multifunctional ingredient for stabilizing cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR