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
L’Oréal
Original remedies champú solido avena
2 x 250 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Original Scent Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Original Source
Original Source Grüne Banane und Bambusmilch
250 ml · Label from Germany and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Original Source Kokosnuss & Sheabutter
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Original Source Mango
250 ml · Label from Germany and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Roll-On Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Thayers
Original Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera
Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
OSEA
osea undaria algae wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kayali
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kayali
Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COVERGIRL
Outlast Lipstain
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Renee Rouleau
Overnight Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Counter
Overnight Resurfacing Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Gentle Retexturizing Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Hydrating Sleep Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Overnight Serum
Hair styling · 3.3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Peach & Lily
Overnight Star Night Cream | Sleeping Cream Mask
Mask · 80 ml · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Overnight Wrinkle Serum Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Medik8
Oxy-R Peptides
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Dove
Oxygen Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Oxygen Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
le-chat
Paillettes au véritable savon de Marseille
1 kg (25 lavages) · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
JJSBF
Pain dermatologique sans savon à l’huile d’abricot
100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
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