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
Cien
Lotion pour le corps hydratante
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lotion purifiante
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists silicones
Eucerin
Lotion Sun Protection kids SPF 50+
400 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Lotion Super Éclaircissante-mains et pieds
100ml · Label from Cameroon · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Lotion Super éclaircissante-Visage
125mL · Label from Cameroon · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Lotion tonique fraîcheur
250 ml e · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lotus Water Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lotus Water Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Femme Vague d’Hydratation 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
E BEAUTY & PLANET
Love Beauty And Planet Coffret Shampooing, Gel douche, Masque en Tissu Beurre de Muru Muru et Rose x1
1 pièce (0.845 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Déodorant Femme Bille Douceur Huile d’Argan & Lavande Vegan
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Déodorant Femme Bille Soin Beurre de Murumuru & Rose Vegan
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Cascade Détox 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love beauty and planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Aurore Éclatante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Vague d’Hydratation 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Oasis Nourrissante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Pluie Rafraîchissante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Rosée Hydratante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Hydratation Sublime 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Nutrition Veloutée 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque Cheveux Eclosion de couleur
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Masque Cheveux Oasis Réparatrice 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque tissu Eclat Radieux au Beurre de Muru Muru & Rose x1
1 pièce (0.021 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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