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
Nivea
Micellaire skin breathe
Label from France and Morocco · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Micellar Cleansing Grape Water
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Kenra Professional
Micellar Cleansing Mist
Shampoo · 5.1 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Ultra compact
Micellar cleansing water
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Micellar Cleansing Water
125ml · Label from Australia, France and United Kingdom · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Micellar Cleansing Water 3-in-1
100 ml · Label from Lithuania · Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1
700ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Purifying with Salicylic Acid
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Micellar Milk Froth Cleansing Gel & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
True Botanicals
Microbiome Enzyme Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ricitos de Oro
Miel & Argán
Lists fragrance allergens
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Palmolive
Mild & Sensitive with Pure mIlk Proteins
250 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Milde Seife Pflege & Hygiene
300 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wander
Mile High Club Length and Define Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Milk & Almond
300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Milk & Honey Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Milk and honey hand soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · 240ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Milk Drops Ceramide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Milk nutritiva
Label from Chile · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
milk plus cleaning
100gr · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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