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
Balea
Hygiene-Handgel (antibakteriell)
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Catrice
Hyper Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Perricone MD
Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Gentle Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Baby Dove
Hypoallergenic Wash
Label from outside the U.S. · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Innersense
I Create Curl Memory
Hair styling · 10oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Innersense
I Create Definition
Hair styling · 6oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Innersense
I Create Lift Volumizing Foam
Hair styling · 6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
I create volume
10 fluid ounces · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Ice Revive Scalp Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Vichy
Idéalia - Sérum activateur d’éclat
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
15ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutro Roberts
idratante con glicerina naturale
300mL · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
ignite my colour
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Revlon
Illuminance Protect + Moisturize Primer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Garnier
Illuminating Shampoo with Moroccan Argan & Camellia Oils
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kjaer Weis
Im-Possible Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
ACURE
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
Indigo
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair
Serum · 50 ml · Lists silicones
Nivea
Indulgent Moisture Cashmere Caring Hand Wash
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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