Coco-caprylate
AKA “Coco-Caprylate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Coco-caprylate
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 7.65%
CAS #
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
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
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Sun Defense Performance Duo • SPF 50 + Super Serum
Odacité
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Anti-aging Dream Duo • SPF 50 + Retinol
Odacité
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Bioactive Renew Supreme Cream • Edelweiss Extrême® • Peptides + Carnosine
Odacité
 →
Edelweiss Extrême® Skin Barrier Set
Odacité
 →
Day & Night Eye Care Duo
Odacité
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Sun Damage Defense Duo • SPF 50 + Vitamin C
Odacité
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Anti Aging Eye & Sun Defense Duo
Odacité
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SPF 50 Color Balm Duo
Odacité
 →
SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen & Color Balm Duo
Odacité
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Winter Renewal Ritual
Odacité
 →
holi (sun) spf 50 dewy tinted skin drops
Agent Nateur
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the body duo
Agent Nateur
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lactic acid cleanser duo
Agent Nateur
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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
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the after (glow) set: rose quartz
Agent Nateur
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Plant Profusion Night Cream
Goldfaden MD
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Radiance Boosting Starter Set
Goldfaden MD
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Radiance Renewal Eye Duo
Goldfaden MD
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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 Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR