Ingredients

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

Nivea men Protect & Care

50 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

NIVEA Men Protect & Care Antitranspirant Roller

50ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

NIVEA Men Protect & Care Hydraterende Gezichtscrème

75ml - Droge huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives

NIVEA Men Protect & Care Intensieve Hydraterende Crème

50ml - Droge huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives

Nivea men rasage corps

75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates

Nivea Men Sensitive

250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

NIVEA Men Sensitive Aftershave Balsem

100ml - Gevoelige en droge huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance

Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash

100ml · Label from Australia and United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Nivea Men Sensitive Mousse à raser

193g; 200ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives

NIVEA MEN sensitive peau sensible

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Ultra-Calming Moisturiser

75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance

Nivea Men Sport 24H Fresh Effect

250 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Nivéa Men Strong Power

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Nivea Milk Nutritiva

400 · Label from Mexico · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Nivea Milk Nutritiva Piel Extra Seca

400 ml / 394 g · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Nivea Naturally Good Bio Aloe Vera

50 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol

nivea orchid & cashmere extract lotion

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

NIVEA Q10 3-in-1 Anti-Age Handcrème

100ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters

Nivea q10 plus anti rides

50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

200 ml · Label from Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones

Nivea Soft Cream

50ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Nivea Soft Feuchtigkeitscreme

75 ml · Label from Austria · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Nivea Soft Light Moisturiser

200 ml · Label from India · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones

270ml · Label from Spain · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters

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