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
Thrive Causemetics
Lasting Mark️ Lip-Defining Stain
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
laundry
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · 2oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Smoothing Gel
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Jergens
Lavender Dreams Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Lavender Ice Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Lavender Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Zum
Lavender Mint Zum Body Soap
Body wash · 16.0 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Teal’s
Lavender scrub
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Young Living
Lavender Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Catrice
Lazy Day All In One Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml energie
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml fraicheur
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml soin
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp ecospray energie 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp ecospray soin 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LBP Mask Rapid Reset Tea & Veti 1pc 40x
1 pièce · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Chantecaille
Le Camouflage Stylo
Concealer · 0.06 fl. oz · Lists silicones
Le Chat
Le Chat Gel lavant Action antibactérienne au Romarin
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Le Petit Marseilliais
Le Petit Marseillais Pamuk Sütü Sıvı Sabun
500 ml · Label from Turkey · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner Melrose Place
Conditioner · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Leave in Conditioner North Bondi
Conditioner · 6 OZ · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner St Barts Scent
Conditioner · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Moroccanoil
Leave-in Conditioner
Conditioner · 5.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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