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
First Aid Beauty
Pure Skin Deep Cleanser with Red Clay
Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
PureActive 3 en 1 carbón
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
PureActive exfocepillo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Purell
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer
33.8 FL OZ (1 L) · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Suave
Purely Fun Moisturizing 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jane Iredale
PureMatch Liquid Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
Pureness Gel Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Pureness Gel-Crème hydratant Shiseido
40ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Pureté Pamplemousse
200ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vichy
PURETE THERMALE - Solution micellaire nettoyante
400ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Vichy
Pureté Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Vichy
Pureté Thermale Mineral Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
UNDERATED
PURIFYING & ACNE FREE GEL FACE WASH
100g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cocokind
Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Renee Rouleau
Purifying Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
INDIE LEE
Purifying Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Davines
Purifying Shampoo
250ml e 8.45 fl.ox U.S. · Label from Latvia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser with Turmeric Extract
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Q10 - creme nuit anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Q10 - recharge creme jour anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
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