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
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Keep It Up Curl Protect & Hold 2-In-1 Styling Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Kera-liso
Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Kérastase Bain Elixir Ultime
250 ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Keratin Infusion Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
CHI
Keratin K-Trix 5 Smoothing Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Schauma
Keratin Kraft Aufbau-Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Keratin Repair Bond Plex Shampoo
828 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemmé
Keratin Smooth Shampoo
739 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Kerium DS
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tom’s of Maine
Kid’s Natural Silly Strawberry Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Signal
Kids 2-6 ans goût bubble gum
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens
Cien
Kids after sun lotion
250ml · Label from Greece · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Kids Care Foaming Body Wash Coconut Cookie
Body wash · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Kids Care Foaming Body Wash Cotton Candy
Body wash · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Kids Citrus Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists essential oils
Hello Bello
Kids Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent
5.0 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea sun
Kids protege & cuida
270ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Suave
Kids Purely Fun Oat & Honey 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hello
Kids Rinse Fresh Watermelon
Lists fragrance
Nivea
kids sensitive protect
200 ml · Label from Norway and Sweden · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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