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
Caudalie
Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Biore
Pore Refining Bubbling Nose Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Pore Refining Toner Pads with Witch Hazel & Salicylic Acid
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Biore
Pore Unclogging Scrub
Exfoliant · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pore-cleansing exfoliator
100 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
Poreless Clay Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
SKIN1004
Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
Mask · 27g · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Porescreen SPF40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Porexel Watery Deep Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Positively Radiant Brightening Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain
Lip · Lists silicones
Palladio
POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser | Hydrating Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · 30ml · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Power Cocktail Lactic Acid Repair Serum for Face - Korean
Serum · 30ml · Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea
power fresh
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Power Shampoo Anti-pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Prebiotic + Protection Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Murad
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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