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
Dove
Glowing Body Wash
Body wash · 30.6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rael
Glutathione + Vita C Hydrogel Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Glycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Glycolic + Gloss Shine Boosting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10%
Exfoliant · 3.0 FL OZ · Lists exfoliating acid
NeoStrata
Glycolic Microdermabrasion Face Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Glycolic Renewing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
go fresh cucumber & green tea scent
3 fl oz · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Hand & Body Lotion - Lavender + Jasmin
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Hand & Body Lotion - Rosemary + Tea Tree
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Kate Somerville
Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Gold Bond Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Gold Bond
gold bond radiance renewal
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Gold Bond
gold bond ultimate
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
gold bond ultimate diabetics dry skin relief
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Gold Bond
gold bond ultimate eczema relief
14 oz · Lists parabens, silicones
Three sisters cafe
GOLD BOND ULTIMATE healing hand cream Net wt 3 oz (85 9)
3 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Beekman 1802
Golden Booster Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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