Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 5,735 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Cosmia
Après shampoing extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
l-oreal
Après soleil, lait hydratant apaisant au concentré de cactus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
alverde
Après-Lotion Bio-Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Après-shampooing Blond lumière
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing crème fondante à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Après-shampooing Expert Soin Extra Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing fortifiant Hydra Liss 72H
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Après-shampooing provitaminé Color & Shine
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
l-oreal
Après-Shampooing Soin démêlant hydratant sans silicone eau de coco aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cien
Après-Soleil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Balea
Aqua Feuchtigkeits Creme-Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Palladio
AQUA FORCE MASCARA WATERPROOF + DEFINING
Mascara · Lists silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Baume Éveil Regard
Lists silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Sérum Visage
Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermale Crème Riche - Tube 40ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sukin
Aquaboost 3D Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Haleon
Aquafresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aquafresh
Aquafresh Triple Protection - Menthe Fraîche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Vichy
AQUALIA THERMAL - Crème riche
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sunday Riley
Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Aquaphor
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aquaphor
Aquaphor Healing Ointment 2 Pack
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aquaphor
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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