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
Olaplex
No. 4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
100 ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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