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
Tula
H₂Oasis
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Null
HAIR
300 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tubby Todd
Hair + Body Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maison Louis Marie
Hair and Body Mist - Fleur de la Passion
Fragrance · Lists fragrance
Maison Louis Marie
Hair and Body Mist - Fleur de Vanille
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Maison Louis Marie
Hair and Body Mist - Fruit du Dragon
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dr. Lana
Hair Cream
240 ml · Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Caudalie
Hair Density Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fructis
hair food aloe vera
Label from Uruguay · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Hair Food Banana
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Hair Food Sandía
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sachajuan
HAIR MOUSSE
Hair styling · 200 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kristin Ess
HAIR PERFUME
Fragrance · 2.5 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Innersense
Hair Renew Daily Active Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Innersense
Hair Renew Soothing Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Trader Joe’s
Hair Serum
2.75 Fl Oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Hairmilk 7 Plus
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sachajuan
HAIRSPRAY STRONG CONTROL
Hair styling · 200 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
HALFPIPE Dry Wax Finishing Spray
Hair styling · 5.0 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Hand & Body Wash Cleopatra
Body wash · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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