A triglyceride of caprylic acid used as an emollient and in fragrance.
What it is
Tricaprylin is the triester of glycerol and caprylic acid (glycerol trioctanoate), a medium-chain fatty acid. CosIng lists it as a fragrance, perfuming and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, face oils, makeup and perfumed products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (21)
- Charlotte's Magic Joyphoria Body Cream: Warm Floral & Vanilla Scented Body Moisturiser · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Body Cream 50ml: Mini Body Lotion · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Body Cream Love Frequency: Floral Scented Hydrating Body Cream · Charlotte Tilbury
- Love Frequency Fragrance & Magic Body Duo: Rose Floral Perfume + Body Cream · Charlotte Tilbury
- Joyphoria Perfume & Body Cream Gift Set: Floral Vanilla Fragrance Set · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Body Cream: Hydrating & Firming Body Lotion · Charlotte Tilbury
- Skincare Kit – Wedding Prep, Target + Glow Skincare Routine · Charlotte Tilbury
- Save 5%: Hydrating Body Cream & Body Shimmer Lotion · Charlotte Tilbury
- Bronzer w sztyfcie · Eveline Cosmetics
- BEAUTY ALPHABET, Krem rozświetlający + serum witaminowe 2 w 1 · Soraya
- Lavender Essence Lawendowy krem nawilżający pod oczy i na powieki · Soraya
- Lavender Essence Lawendowe serum wygładzające na twarz, szyję i dekolt · Soraya