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
Rael
Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rael
Miracle Clear Pore Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rael
Miracle Clear Purifying Twist Up Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS HYDRATING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS FRIZZ FREE CURL CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Paraben-Free Conditioner
26.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Miracle Frizz Tamer 10-in-1 Leave-In Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
It’s a 10 Haircare
Miracle Leave-In
Conditioner · 10 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rituals
Miracle Scrub
50 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Shine
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deluvia
Miracle, aloe cream
Net wt 8fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dae
Mirage Mist Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clarins
mission perfection
30ml · Label from France and Haiti · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mixa
Mixa bébé, Lait de toilette très doux, Maxi format
300 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Mizellen Reinigungswasser
400ml · Label from Germany · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Mizellen Waschgel & Augen Make-Up Entferner
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Krave
Mochi Berrier Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Glo Skin Beauty
Modern Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Modifier la fiche Lipikar Lait - La Roche-Posay - 200 ml
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Balea
Moist Care Feuchtigkeitsspray
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance
Haruharu Wonder
Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel / Unscented
Cleanser · 100ml · Lists coconut derivatives
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