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Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer
AKA “Caprylyl Glycol”
Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Caprylyl glycol/glycerin/polyacrylic acid copolymer
Acid · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Not Clean
Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Polyacrylic Acid monomers
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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.
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR