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
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Tree Hut
aurora nights fragrance mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Aurora Nights Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Authentic African Facial Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Avant
Avant pink orchid subtle restoring overnight serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aveda
AVEDA Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Johnson &Johnson
Aveeno
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
aveeno active naturals positively radiant body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy
Lists silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Aveeno Baby Healthy Start Newborn Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
aveeno body lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aveeno
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream
Lists silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Kids Bubble Bath
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
aveeno lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno skin relief hand cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno Skin relief moisturizing lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Glow Recipe
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Avon
Avon Skin So Soft Soft Smooth Creme Depilatori
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
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