Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 5,735 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A sticky, sweet-tasting liquid from plant oils or fats. Draws water into skin and keeps formulas from drying out.
What it does
Contains Glycerin: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: oral-care
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34040, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as glycerol, glycerolum, vegetable glycerin and vegetable glycerine.
Products that contain Glycerin
(Ica Basic)
Lists fragrance
Huda Beauty
#FauxFilter Luminous Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Kate Somerville
+Retinol Firming Eye Wrinkle Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Redken
03 Water Wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Huda Beauty
1 COAT WOW! EXTRA VOLUMIZING AND LIFTING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Act+Acre
1% Vitamin B-5 Fine Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Haruharu Wonder
10 Hyaluronic Cream
Moisturizer · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Differin
10% Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Treatment
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturopathica
10% Glycolic Acid + Aloe Vera Resurfacing Pads
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
The INKEY List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
100% ultra color Noir bleu 210
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Conditioner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Biome Balancing Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Biome Balancing Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Fortifying Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Gentle Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
12 Hour Facial Moisturizer for All-Day Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
2 X Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Intense Hydrating Mask 2.5 FL Oz
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
2-in-1 Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
2% Squalane Anti-Frizz Leave In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
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