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
Diadermine
Lift + Lissage immédiat Gel-Crème Sublime Regard
15 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Lift + Repair Eye Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Diadermine
Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Diadermine
Lift+ Pro-Kollagen + Hyaluron Tages- & Nachtpflege Set
100 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Nuit Supreme
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme
50 ml · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Vichy
Liftactiv Serum 10 Yeux et Cils
15ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux normales à mixte
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux sèches
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME SERUM 10
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV Vitamine C avec de l’acide hyaluronique
10ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
Vichy
Liftactiv Yeux
15ml · Label from France · Lists silicones
California Naturals
Light & Gentle Anti-Irritation Sensitive Shampoo
16.5 fl oz, 487 mL · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
NARS
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
NARS
Light Reflecting Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Like Magic 12HR Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Like Magic Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Like Magic Hydrating Concealer-Pink Pearl
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yardley London
Lily of the Valley Silky Smooth Body Lotion
250 mL · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Limited Edition Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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