Ingredients

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

Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Foaming Gel Wash

Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Shea Sugar Scrub

Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils

Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Foaming Gel Wash

Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Shea Sugar Scrub

Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

LOçãO HIDRATANTE FACIAL CETAPHIL PRO AC CONTROL PELE OLEOSA A ACNEICA 118ML

118 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Loção Hidratante Para Pele Seca e Extra Seca

473 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists silicones

Loción corporal calm

Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones

Loción Corporal Hidrata

Label from Morocco, Portugal and Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones

Locion corporal hidratacion intensa

Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Loción corporal infantil hidratante

600 ml · Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones

Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Loción Tónico Facial Matificante

200 ml (201 g) · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens

Lock & Go Long-Lasting Cushion Foundation-Linen

Foundation · Lists silicones

Logona hazelnut shampoo

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives

Long-n-Lifted Tubing Mascara

Mascara · Lists silicones

Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara

Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Loose Styling Powder

Hair styling · 1 OZ · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives

Loreal Pure-Claly Mask Clear & Comfort

1.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones

Lists silicones

Lotion à la noix de coco

237 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones

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