Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, foaming agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE |
| Function | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 68515-73-1 |
| EC number | 500-220-1 |
| Prevalence | 1,005 products (1.08% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Face Cleansers 22.3%Makeup Removers 10.4%Serums 8.8%Shampoos 8.6%Toners 8.5%Body Washes 8.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside do in skincare?
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside functions as a cleansing, foaming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (22.3% of its uses).
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