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
l-oreal
ambre solaire sensitive expert+ (50+)
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Spray protecteur brumisateur FPS 20
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturopathica
Amethyst Peace Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Amla Legend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Ampollas tratamiento intensivo Repara & Protege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
ANALOG Cleansing Foam Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Axe
Anarchy Axe for her
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Mini Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Essence
Another Volume Mascara… Just Better!
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Gel Peau Mouillée
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Enfant SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics SPF 50+ Spray Multi-Positions
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Pocket Dermo-Pediatrics
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios SPF 50+ Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Bebe
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios XL
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios XL 50+ ultra-léger
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
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