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
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk Scrub Oat + Goat Milk Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner
Toner · Lists sulfates
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
Toner · Lists sulfates
Thayers
Milky Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · 2.5 oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Kora Organics
Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Kora Organics
Milky Mushroom Ultra-Hydrating Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
Mineral 89
50ml · Label from Brazil, France and Morocco · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Mineral Hair Mask Smoothes + Pink Clay
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Supergoop!
mineral matte screen
1.5 fl oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Mineral SPF for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral SPF Moisturizer - Daily Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin - Dermatologist Tested
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
RiseWell
Mineral Toothpaste
4 oz · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Native
Mini Body Wash
Body wash · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Mint Condition Nourishing Braiding Gel “Extreme Hold”
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo-Dark Brown
Shampoo · Lists fragrance
Rael
Miracle Clear Clarifying Toner for Sensitive Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
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