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
Lait de toilette nourrissant Pure & sensitive
500ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Lait démaquillant
0.25 l · Label from France and World · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Lait Démaquillant végétal hydratant à l’Extrait d’Aloe
Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Nivea
Lait fluide hydratation express
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Le Petit Marseillais
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Lait hydratant douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant Douceur peaux sèches
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Yves rocher
Lait hydratant fermeté 2 en 1
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
lait hydratant noix de coco
390ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Lait hydratant Réparateur & Soin
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Sephora
Lait micellaire demaquillant
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Lait nourrissant Corps Olive mythique
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait parfumé So Elixir
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Lait pour le corps Deep Care Complex
250 ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Dove
Lait pour le corps nutrition essentielle
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Lait réparateur au beurre de karité (peaux extra sèches)
390 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
lait réparateur beurre de karité peaux extra sèches
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Lait Réparateur Intensif Après Soleil
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Lait réparateur SOS & Care 48h
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Cien
Lait Solaire 50 FPS Haute protection
Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
250 ml · Label from Canada, France and Germany · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Les plaisirs nature
Lait velouté Huile d’olive AOC Provence
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Large Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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