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
Dove
Pro-Ceramide + Repair Cream Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, silicones
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Sensodyne
Pro-Émail Bain de bouche quotidien
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens
Sensodyne
Pro-Émail Blancheur Menthe Douce
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Aliento Fresco
75 ml ℮ · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Blancheur
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral B
Pro-Expert Intense
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Multi-Protection
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Pro-health Advanced Anticavity fluoride rinse extra whitening
946 mL · Lists fragrance
Crest
Pro-Health Advanced Sensitive Releif
5.1oz 144g · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pro-Retinol + Firming Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V Hair Superfood Conditioner
200 ml · Label from Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Schauma
Pro-Vutamin B5 Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Super Teeth
Probiotic mineral toothpaste
3.4oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · 80ml · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
belif
Problem Solution Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
PRODIGY 6.0 LIN Blond foncé
60 g + 60 g + 60 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sensodyne
Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
R+Co
PROPER MOLDING PASTE
Hair styling · 1.7 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
prosilk salon essential oil infused moisturizing shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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