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
L’Oréal
Honig Geheimnisse
250 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Hot Streak Leave-In Protection Serum
Conditioner · 150 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Live Tinted
HUESKIN Serum Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stila
HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
huile d’amande nivea
75ml · Label from France · Lists silicones
Palmer’s
huile de coco lait hydratant corps
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
hyalluron Filler + 3x effect
50 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Elvive
Hyaluron + Plump Hydrating Conditioner with Hyaluronic Acid for Dry Hair
Conditioner · 12.6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Dove
Hyaluronic + Hydration Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dial
Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
Hyaluronic Anti-wrinkle Serum
Serum · 50ml · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Olay
Hyaluronic Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Hyaluronic Infusion Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Hyaluronic MINI Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Hyaluronic Nourishing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olay
Hyaluronic Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 5 fl. oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Hydra energetic anti-transpirant extrême sport 72H
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Bille glacée Yeux anti-poches + anti-cernes
10 ml · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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