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
Supergoop!
Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Beiesdorf
Protect & Bronze 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Bronze 50
200ml · Label from France and Lebanon · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Care
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Men
Protect & Care 0% Aluminium (ACH)
50 ml · Label from Switzerland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Protect & Care Pocket
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea Men
Protect & Care Rasiercreme
100ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
protect & dry touch sport
148 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & dry touch spray, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiesdorf
Protect & Hydrate 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & hydrate 50+
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture solkrem, SPF30
100 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
protect & moisture SPF 50+
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture Spray, SPF15
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture Travel Size, SPF50
100 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture, SPF15
200 ml · Label from Norway · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture, SPF20
200 ml · Label from Germany and Norway · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Not Your Mother’s
Protect & Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · 5.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Beiesdorf
Protect & refresh
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Sensitive 50
200 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Aveeno
Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Face Lotion SPF 60
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
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