Coco-caprylate
AKA “Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Coco-caprylate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Coco-caprylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 7.65%
CAS #
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See origin →
Functions
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 modern synthetic ester derived from coconut oil and caprylic acid, developed as a lightweight emollient and solvent in contemporary cosmetics. Designed to provide spreadability and skin conditioning without the greasy feel of heavier oils.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.3%
15.0%
0%21%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 1-4 | 0.3-15
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Clean-ical Formulations AM + PM Serum Duo
Odacité
 →
Edelweiss Extrême® • Repair + Restore Set
Odacité
 →
Sun Defense Performance Duo • SPF 50 + Super Serum
Odacité
 →
Anti-aging Dream Duo • SPF 50 + Retinol
Odacité
 →
Bioactive Renew Supreme Cream • Edelweiss Extrême® • Peptides + Carnosine
Odacité
 →
Edelweiss Extrême® Skin Barrier Set
Odacité
 →
Day & Night Eye Care Duo
Odacité
 →
Sun Damage Defense Duo • SPF 50 + Vitamin C
Odacité
 →
Anti Aging Eye & Sun Defense Duo
Odacité
 →
SPF 50 Color Balm Duo
Odacité
 →
SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen & Color Balm Duo
Odacité
 →
Winter Renewal Ritual
Odacité
 →
holi (sun) spf 50 dewy tinted skin drops
Agent Nateur
 →
the body duo
Agent Nateur
 →
lactic acid cleanser duo
Agent Nateur
 →
the vitamin c and hyaluronic brightening duo
Agent Nateur
 →
holi (soleil) firming & plumping mineral spf 50 sunscreen
Agent Nateur
 →
the after (glow) set: ruby
Agent Nateur
 →
the after (glow) set: rose quartz
Agent Nateur
 →
Plant Profusion Night Cream
Goldfaden MD
 →
Radiance Boosting Starter Set
Goldfaden MD
 →
Radiance Renewal Eye Duo
Goldfaden MD
 →
Sunlit Essentials Set
Indie Lee
 →
Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum
Bloom Effects
 →
Radiance Reset
Bloom Effects
 →
Everyday Radiance Essentials
Bloom Effects
 →
Daily SPF 50 Primer
Indie Lee
 →
Suspended Sparkle Balm Last Call
MOB Beauty
 →
Suspended Sparkle Balm
MOB Beauty
 →
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR