Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,004 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Dr. Brandt
Gentle Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Odacite
Gentle Rejuvenating Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Clarins
Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Equate
gentle skin cream (long lasting moisture)
16 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Gesichtssonnencreme
1pcs · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Gesichtsspray Aloe Vera
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
GF 15% Solution
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
VERB
Ghost Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Giant Eagle fresh mint mouthwash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Gillette
Gillette Fusion Proglide
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Earth Mama
Ginger Fresh Castile Body Wash
Body wash · 6.27 fl. oz · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser | Ginger Melt Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · 150ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
ginger scalp serum
50 ml · Label from Iceland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
True Botanicals
Ginger Turmeric HydraGlow Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Balea
Ginger&Lemon Cremeseife
500 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Gingham
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
gingham bath ultra shea body cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
Toner · 5.07 FL. OZ. · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Origins
Ginzing Refreshing eye cream
5 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists silicones
Giovanni
GIOVANNI 2chic Ultra-Sleek Blow Out Styling Mist
250ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Giovanni
Giovanni Tea tree oil shampoo
Shampoo · 250 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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