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
Nivea
Pure & natural anti-rides Soin de jour
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Marie Veronique
Pure + E.O. Free Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Active
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Pure Active - Démaquillants - Solution micellaire Anti-imperfections
400 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Pure Active 3 en 1
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Active 3 in 1 carbone
150 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Active Intensif 3 en 1 Anti-points noirs incrustés
150 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
PURE ALGUE
75 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
pure arctic
50 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Derma E
Pure Biome Balancing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
pure calmille
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Pure Charcoal Mask
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
Garnier
Pure Clean Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier
Pure Clean Detangler
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Pure Clean Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Pure Clean Styling Gel
Hair styling · 6.8 fl.oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Innersense
Pure Inspiration Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Pure Intense
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Pure light - Nude de teint hydratant
30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
True Botanicals
Pure Radiance Body Butter
Body lotion · 7.4oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
True Botanicals
Pure Radiance Sugar Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · 9.4oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
NARS
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Pure Skin Cleansing Gel
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
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