Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 5,927 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Johnson & Johnson
Aveeno Baby Healthy Start Newborn Wash
236 mL · Label from Canada · Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
aveeno body lotion
71g · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream
425 g · Label from Canada · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aveeno
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream
200 ml · Label from India · Lists silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Kids Bubble Bath
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
aveeno lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno skin relief hand cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Aveeno Skin relief moisturizing lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Glow Recipe
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser · 150ml · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Lux
AVON DE BEAUTE
175g · Label from Cote D Ivoire and France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Avon
Avon Skin So Soft Soft Smooth Creme Depilatori
75g · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
avon sun protection face spf 25
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Innersense
Awaken Body Wash
Body wash · 8.5oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Awaken Peptide Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Curlsmith
Awestruck Definition Cream
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Axe
Axe (Phoenix: Crushed Mint And Rosemary Sent) Bodywash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE 3en1 Gel Douche Homme Lendemain Difficile Format XL Lot 4+2 offerts x400ml
2400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Axe aftershave dark temptation
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
AXE Après-Rasage Fraîcheur Marine 100ml
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
AXE Collision Gel Douche Homme Cuir & Cookies Lot 4+2 offerts
2400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Déodorant Homme Stick Collision Cuir & Cookies 48 h Non-Stop Frais 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Stick Collision Cuir & Cookies 48 h Non-Stop Frais Lot 2x50ml
100 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Stick Ice Chill 48h Non-Stop Frais 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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