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
Cien
lait autobronzant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Shiseido
Lait Bronzant SPF 6
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Null
Lait corps
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Lait Corps Énergisant Framboise Menthe Poivrée
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait corps hydratant nourrissant
0.25 l · Label from France, Portugal and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps hydratant réparateur
0.25 l · Label from France, Spain and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Lait corps hydratant surdoux à la crème de talc
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Lait Corps Nourissant 72h
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Neutrogena
Lait corps nutrition intense Nordic Berry
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait corps parfumé Orange confite & Amande
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche Douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche nourissant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Lait corps ultra nourrissant au Beurre de karité et à l’huile de mangue
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Lait crème nourrissant
400 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de miel et de lait d’avoine
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de noix de coco et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de pêche et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits vanille et de lait d’avoine
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de Douche Aux Protéines de Lait
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Lait de douche fleur d’oranger
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Lait de toilette douceur
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
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