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
The Body Shop
Olive Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Olive Handwash
1250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alchimia
Olive Oil Moisturizing Body Wash
1000 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Olive Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Ombia Med Pflegende Seife
150 g · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ombia
Ombia Med waslotion sensitief
500 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Omega Water Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
On A Cloud Baobab Oil Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Oil Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond building + Repair Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 4.2 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Oil Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
On Point Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
On The Glow 1-Minute Revive Rich Hair Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
On The Glow Silky Hair Perfume
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
On The Glow Style Keeper Hair Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dr. Dennis Gross
On the Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Deliplus
Ondas Surfing 2
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
st. tropez
one night only one night only
Moisturizer · 3.38 FL oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
only the brave
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Oogmake-up reinigingslotion
125ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oral B
Oral B 1 2 3 Extra fresh
100 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral B
oral b complete
75 ml · Label from France and Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Oral Relief
6 FL oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Twice
Oral Wellness Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, retinoid, coconut derivatives
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