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Caprylyl Glycol

What is Caprylyl Glycol?

A skin-conditioning glycol that also boosts the performance of other preservatives.

Why is Caprylyl Glycol in the formula?

It lets the phenoxyethanol work at the low end of its range. Less preservative for the same stability is a trade worth naming.

What does Caprylyl Glycol feel like on skin?

  • Keeps the formula stable for its stated shelf life

What are the details for Caprylyl Glycol?

INCI name
Caprylyl Glycol
Typical usage level
TBD

Questions

What is caprylyl glycol in makeup?

A skin-conditioning glycol that also boosts the performance of other preservatives.

Why is caprylyl glycol in the formula?

It lets the phenoxyethanol work at the low end of its range. Less preservative for the same stability is a trade worth naming.

What does caprylyl glycol feel like on skin?

Keeps the formula stable for its stated shelf life.

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Beautiful!!! This pressed foundation goes on like silk! I have many wrinkles but still feel confident wearing this. … I will order another in case they run out of this color. Non toxic and no titanium dioxide!!!! Love this!

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