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
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Gel Dagcrème
50ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Reinigingsgel
200 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser
14gg · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Eye
14g · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
250ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30
47 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Lipcare Stick Norwegian Formula
1pcs · Label from France, Germany and Morocco · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Neutromed
Neutromed lenitivo ph 5,5
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
nexxus therappe ultimate moisture shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Balea
Niacinamide Nachtcreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists silicones
Balea
Niacinamide Tagescreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists chemical UV filters
Always
Night Always sensitive
18 · Label from France · Lists silicones
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Fa
Night Passion
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
night relaxing
240ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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