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
Nivea Sun
kids sensitive protect 5 in 1 SPF50+ lotion
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Kids Sensitive Protect Spray, SPF50
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
babyganics
Kids SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
up & up
Kids’ Toothpaste
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer
15 ml · Label from Brazil and Netherlands · Lists fragrance
khiel’s
kiehl’s ultra facial cleanser
2.5 fl. oz. - 75ml · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kirkland
Kirkland bar soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kirkland
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Kiss My Face
Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vaseline
Kiss of Petals
100ml · Label from Sri Lanka · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Kistna Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Klärende Waschcreme -- Clear
100ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Kojic Acid Brigtening Wrapping Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Medicube
Kojic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Kojic Acid Turmeric Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medicube
Kojic Acid Turmeric Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Axis-Y
Kojic Yuzu Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Kolay Tarama Spreyi
200 ml · Label from Turkey · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Peach & Lily
Korean Glass Skin Collagen Ginseng Face Mask - Clear
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
alverde Naturkosmetik
Körper-Lotion Bio-Olive Bio-Aloe Vera
250 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Alverde
Körperbutter Bio-Kürbiskernöl & Moosbeere
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Alverde
Körpercreme
300ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lacura
Körperlotion (soft)
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Naturium
KP Body Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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