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
e.l.f.
Main Stain Lip Marker
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
Make It Glow SPF 30
Sunscreen · 3 fl oz · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
Make It Hybrid SPF 50 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Bliss
Makeup Melt Jelly Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Mamaglück Körperbutter Wilde Malve
200 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · 50ML · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Soapbox
Mane Tamer Weightless Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Mango & Carrot Kids Extra-Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Mango Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Mango Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Mangue coriandre - bain douche énergie
50 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
mani moisturizer strength and anti breakage agave conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
SheaMoisture
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Conditioner
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Manuka Honey & Yogurt
384 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Naturopathica
Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ziaja
Manuka Tree - Tónico Facial Astringente
Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
OSEA
Marine Screen SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream, Hydrates, Revitalizes, Reduces Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffiness
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
29ml · Label from Brazil · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturopathica
Marshmallow & Probiotic Sensitivity Soothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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