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
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Shampoo
Shampoo · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Indie Lee
Morning Dew Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
moroccan rose foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
moroccan rose fragrance mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
moroccanoil
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rexona
MotionSense Sensitive
50 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Mountain Meadow Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Mountain Meadow Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Not Your Mother’s
Mousse
Hair styling · 7.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Mousse à raser
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Mousse à raser Auchan
Label from France · Lists fragrance
Auchan
Mousse à raser hydratante a l’allantoïne
Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Mousse lavante mains
0.3 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
MOUSSE LAVANTE MAINS HIBISCUS et COCO
0.3 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mouth wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
mouthwash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
mouthwash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
mouthwash
Lists fragrance
TheraBreath
Mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Mrs. Meyer’s
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Hand Soap
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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