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
Kristin Ess
Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.45 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Leche corporal almendras
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Leche Solar UV Sensitive 50+
400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dm
Leichtkämm spray
200 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Lemon Blueberry Tart Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Gatorade
Lemon Lime
Lists fragrance
lemon zesty scrub
119g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
Nudestix
Lemon-Aid Detox & Glow Micro-Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Ole Henriksen
Lemonade Smoothing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Zum
Lemongrass Zum Body Soap
Body wash · 16 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kjaer Weis
Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Pixi
Lengthy Fiber Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Palmolive
Les Secrets de Tahiti Passion & Monoï
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cora
Les Soins Eau micellaire Peaux Sensibles
500 ml · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cora
Les Soins Shampooing antipelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cora
Les Soins Shampooing Vitalité
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Level Up Balancing Gel Moisturizer for Oily and Combination Skin Types
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Licor del Polo
Licor del polo blanco polar
tubo de 75 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
lidl crème de soin hydratante
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
The Body Shop
Life Is… ™ Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
life of the party artisan avocado cucumber soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lifebuoy
Lifebuoy Expert Gel Lavant Mains Pompe 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lifebuoy
Lifebuoy Gel Lavant Mains Antibactérien Eco Recharge 500ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Lift & Firm Body Cream Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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