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
Equate beauty
Hydration Gel
1.7 OZ (48g) · Lists fragrance, silicones
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Hydration Pro Serum (24hour Hydration) With Essential Oil
30ml · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Hydration Pro Serum (24hour Hydration) Without Essential Oil
30ml · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Hydration Recovery Masks (set of 5 masks)
5 vials of 5ml · Lists essential oils
La roche-posay
Hydreane legere
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
COSRX
Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost
75 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel
50 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Gentle Cleansing Lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel
Moisturizer · 15g · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50
88 mL, 3 fl oz · Label from Philippines · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Hydro Energetic Soin Hydratant Anti-Fatigue 24H
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Maelove
Hydro Relief Peptides & Amino Acids Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Baxter of California
HYDRO SALVE BODY LOTION
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
TIRTIR
Hydro UV Shield Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Peach & Lily
Hydrobubble Deep Foam Cleanser for Oily Skin
Cleanser · 100ML · Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Hydrodew Vegan Mucin Barrier Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
trend IT UP
Hydrostay Silky Serum Foundation
30 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Davids
Hydroxi Fluoride Free Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste for Enamel Health & Whitening
4 oz/ 113 g · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Hygiene - Plus (sensitive)
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Hygiene Plus Kitchen Handwash
300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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