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
Herbivore
AQUARIUS BHA + Blue Tansy Clarity Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
Aquarius Pore Purifying Clarify Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
L’Oréal
aquasource
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
The Body Shop
Arber Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Arbre à thé - Gommage purifiant
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Desert Essence
Arctic Berry Mouth Rinse
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Love Beauty and Planet
Argan Oil & Lavender Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Argan Oil & Vanilla Soften & Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
argan oil argan oil
Lists fragrance, silicones
Hask
Argan oil repairing shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Josie Maran
Argan Sun Milk Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
aromatherapy stress lotion bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
Balea
Arztseife Sensitiv
Lists fragrance
As i am
As I Am Curling Jelly
Lists fragrance
K18
AstroLift™ reparative volume spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sanex
AtopiDerm Douche Crème Peaux Extra Sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
AtopiDerm douche crème peaux sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
pantene
au lait 700ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - a base de plantes - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice et bain de bouche - 2 en 1 fraicheur extrême - 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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