Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 5,927 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Axe
Axe Douche Gel Marine 250ML (ov )
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Eau De Toilette Ice Chill
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe gd 250ml you ref twin
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe gd 250x2 you clfresh
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Axe Gel Cheveux Adrénaline Fixation Extrême 125ml
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
AXE Gel Cheveux Effet Mouillé Tube
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
AXE GEL CHEVEUX Extrême Look Pot 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3-en-1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 6x400ml
2400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant Lot 2x400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Ice Gold 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 6en1 YOU Clean Fresh 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Black Lot 2x400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Dark Temptation Lot 6x400ml
2400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Gold Lot 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
3en1
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Cactus & Bois de Santal 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Ice Cool Fraîcheur Glaciale 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Origines Cactus & Bois de Santal 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
unilever
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Anarchy
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme Black 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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