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 21, 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
Alverde
alverde coffein shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
alverde
alverde Family Shampoo, Malve Brombeere
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
alverde
Alverde Intensiv Handcreme Bio-Granatapfel Bio-Karitébutter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
alverde
alverde MEN Duschgel Highland Breeze 3in1, 250 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
alverde
alverde NATURKOSMETIK Flüssigseife Minze, Bergamotte Nachfüllpack, 500 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
alvalverde NATURKOSMETIK
alverde NATURKOSMETIK Handcreme Schutz & Pflege, 75 ml
Lists fragrance
alverde
alverde Pflegecreme Ultra Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Amazon whitening mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Zum
Amber Zum Body Soap
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Ambiance de Plage Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Hourglass
Ambient Soft Glow Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Garnier
Ambre solaire
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire 30FPS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Aftersun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l’ombre Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire enfant
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
AMBRE SOLAIRE Hydra 24H Sonnenschutz-Spray (SPF 30)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ambre solaire lait fluide hydratant très haute protection
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Resisto Enfant FPS 50+
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
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