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
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Rapid Retouch Cream Concealer-Pink Pearl
Concealer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
rapid reveal peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Rapide action
* 2 · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmolive
Rasiercreme Sensitive (with Palm Extract)
100 ml · Label from Austria, Belgium and France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Rasiergel Ultra Sensitiv
200 ml · Label from Austria · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Jelly Soap
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Rausch
RAUSCH Meerestang Kopfhaut-Kur
15ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Shea Moisture
Raw shea butter soap
Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
real clean hand soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Rebalance Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Rebalancing Body Wash
Body wash · 11 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Rebel Rosebud Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Rebel Rosebud Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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