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
Deliplus
Jabón de manos repuesto
1L · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Jabón de manos tiernos recuerdos
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Jabón glicerinado
Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ballerina
Jabón Líquido Crema Humectante
900 ml (30.4 oz) · Label from Bolivia, Chile and Colombia · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ballerina
Jabón Líquido Manzana y Miel
900 ml · Label from Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
jabón sólido Jasmin
1 · Label from Chile · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
jack black
Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jack Black
Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
177 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
jamais annoncé black castor oil
473 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Occitane
Jasmin & Bergamote
125 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’occitane
Jasmin & bergamote - douche parfumée
175 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Jeden Tag Shampoo Mango
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · 18 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Jelly Soap
Body wash · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · 18 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Wet n Wild
Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Flush Blush Stain Patches
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
JELLY TINT
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Jelly-Licious Hydrating Lip & Blush Tint-Cheerio
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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