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
Mixsoon
Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Heimish
Matcha Biome Perfect Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Krave Beauty
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Krave
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser: Cleanser For Sensitive Skin
Cleanser · 120 mL · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Matcha Oat Face Scrub
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 25ml · Lists essential oils
TIRTIR
Matcha Skin Toner
Toner · Lists silicones
Pacifica
Matcha Tea Energizing Barrier Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
Matrix
matrix shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
MATTE CREAM LIP COLOR
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maui Moisture
Maui moisture shampoo Maui moisture shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dr. Squatch
Maverick Musk Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max fresh
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white expert original
75 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Max White for Men menthe explosive
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxFresh Plax Mouthwash
250ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Colgate
Máxima Protección Anticaries
180 g · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · 4.4 g · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Nourishing Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Colgate
MaxWhite Menthe Cristal
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Maybelline fit me 100
30 ml · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Maybelline Fit Me 220
30 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Meadow Flower & Heather Shower Gel
50 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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