Tricaprylin

Tricaprylin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 95 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTRICAPRYLIN
FunctionFRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING
CAS number538-23-8
EC number208-686-5
Prevalence95 products (0.1% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches90

Used in

Serums 20%General Moisturizers 9.5%Body Lotions 7.4%Foundations 5.3%Lip Moisturizers 5.3%Eye Moisturizers 4.2%

Frequently asked

What does Tricaprylin do in skincare?
Tricaprylin functions as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Tricaprylin allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Tricaprylin?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (20% of its uses).

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