Caprylyl glycol

* Can be plant derived or chemically synthesized.

Functions:

A humectant and skin conditioning agent that lends moisturization, emollience and wetting properties to many cosmetic solutions. It also function as a stabilizer and has been shown to increase the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives. In fact, it's often used in a preservative blend containing phenoxyethanol and chloroxylenol, named Optiphen. Because of its multi-functioning nature (moisturizer & anti-microbial), it's used in a plethora of personal care products such as facial moisturizer, sunscreen, anti-aging treatment, lip gloss, mascara, concealer, cleanser and foundation.

Recommended Products w/ caprylyl glycol:

Exederm Cleansing Wash, Aveda Green Science Firming Face Cream ($55), MD Skincare Lift & Lighten Eye Cream ($58)