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
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Full Lash Bloom Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Supercloud Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jane Iredale
Lash Fixation Length & Definition Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Mirabella Beauty
Lash Luxe Legacy Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Essence
Lash Princess Liner black waterproof
3 ml · Label from Germany · Lists sulfates
Essence
Lash Princess Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lash Ritual Nourishing Serum-Clear
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · 0.33 fl oz · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara
Mascara · 0.23 fl oz · Lists sulfates, silicones
Maybelline New York
Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length
Mascara · Lists silicones
Buxom
Lash Xtension Lift Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Olaplex
LASHBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Up & Out Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Laura Geller
Lasting Love Longwearing Lip Color
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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