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
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque tissu Infusion Hydratante x1
1 pièce · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampoing Éclosion de Couleur 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampooing Femme Cascade Détox 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampooing Solide Vague Volumisante Eau de Coco & Fleur de Mimosa 90g
90 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
love hemp Uncle Bud’s organic hemp oil rose gold face mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Love Stained Lip Tint Marker-Bright Side
Lip · Lists sulfates
PUR Cosmetics
Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Sulfate-Free Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Ultra-Light Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
COSRX
Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shea moisture
Low porosity protein free
236ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Yves Rocher
Low ShamPoo
200ml · Label from France and Iran · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Vegamour
Loyalty: UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Watsons
Lubricant jelly
100g · Lists exfoliating acid
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Moisturizer · 16 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intensive Care
946 mL · Label from Mexico · Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Lumberjack Lodge Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Lumi Lock & Go Cushion Foundation-Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones
Mad Hippie
Luminizing Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 15
180 mL · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 30
180 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 50
180 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
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