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
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Intimate Gel de toilette intime Apaisant Extrait de camomille, Panthenol & Acide lactique
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Intimate gel de toilette intime Douceur Huile de jojoba bio, Extrait de camomille & Acide lactique
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wella Professionals
Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Pure Press Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · 6.8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Invisible 48h Deo Roll-On
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Bliss
Invisible Daily Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Balea
Invisible Look Styling Gel
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Deliplus
Invisible men
50 ml · Label from Morocco and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Irish Spring
Irish Spring Aloe Mist
628.8 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance
Ivory Soap
90 g · Lists fragrance
Lida
Jabón 100% natural de glicerina
700 ml · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Lux
Jabón con glicerina orquídea negra
375 g (3 x 125 g) · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cien
Jabón de Glicerina
125 g · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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