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
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport
240ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydratation
180 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ofra
HD Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson’s
Head-to-toe Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
HEALING FOOT CREAM
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Body Lotion & Cream
Body lotion · 2.5 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Cream Jar
Body lotion · 19 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
CeraVe
Healing Lip Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aquaphor
Healing ointment
14 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
Healing Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists silicones
O’Keefes
Healthy Feet Cream
2.7oz, 76g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
O’Keeffe’s
Healthy Feet Cream
3oz 85g · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Anua
Heartleaf 70 Soothing Collagen Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Not Your Mother’s
Heat Spray
Hair styling · 6.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Lux
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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4.0 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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