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
Jergens
Jergen’s Daily Moisture
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Jergens
Jergens Deep Restoring Argan Oil Infused
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Jergens Oil-Infused Hydrating Coconut
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Jergens Original Scent Dry Skin Moisturizer
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Jergens Original Scent Moistuizer
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Diadermine
Jeunesse infusée concentré anti-rides
30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Johnson
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
johnson and Johnson baby lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Johnson’s Baby
Johnson’s Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Johnson’s
Johnson’s Baby Shampoo
400 mL · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Johnson’s Fuerza y Vitamina Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Colombia · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Johnson’s Head to Toe Wash and Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Johnson’s Hidratación Intensa Acondicionador
400 ml · Label from Colombia · Lists fragrance
joy works body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Joy Works Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates
PUR Cosmetics
Joystick Exfoliating Deep Pore Clay Cleansing Stick
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Juicy Mask Radiance / Éclat
8 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Jones Road
Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Kora Organics
Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Karie Kontrol
2 x 75 ml · Label from Norway · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Colgate
Karies Kontroll
75 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Palmolive
Karité nourrissant douche
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Kate’s Lightweight Fragrance Free Stressed Skin Face Wash
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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