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
Anua
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Peptide Ampoule Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Medicube
PDRN Pink Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
PDRN Pink Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Medicube
PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
Serum · 30ml / 1.01 fl.oz. · Lists fragrance
Medicube
PDRN Pink Tension Up Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Pink Vita Coating Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
The INKEY List
PDRN Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Wrapping Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Hello
Peace out, plaque Antigingivitis/antiplaque mouthwash
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Anua
Peach 70 Niacin Brightening Collagen Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Hempz
Peach Raspberry Bellini Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Acne Oil-Free Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid
Moisturizer · 80ML · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Hydrate Mask - Facial Hydration Sheet Mask
Mask · 25g · Lists essential oils
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices L-Glutathione Glow On Brightening Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Magic Panda Eye Mask Sheet - Korean Beauty
Mask · Lists essential oils
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Redness Relief Calming Cream | Reduce Redness
Moisturizer · 50ML · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Redness Relief Soothing Cleanser
Cleanser · 120ML · Lists coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Peach Sorbet Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Pecan Brûlée Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Bliss
Peek Performance Overnight Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Pixi
Peel & Polish
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Peel Talk Lip Tint-Celeb Crush
Lip · Lists fragrance
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