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
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge crème lavante mains
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge gel douche soin dermoprotect sensitive
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge gel lavant mains
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge gel lavant mains sans parfum
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge lait de douche aux extraits de noix de coco et de lait d’avoine
1 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Recharge Savon liquide pour les mains Grenade
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Recovery hand balm
70ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
OSEA
Red Algae Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COSRX
RED RICE INOSITOL Exfoliating Care Pore Wash-Off Peel Serum
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medicube
Red Toner 2.0
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
HiSmile
red velvet toothpaste
60g · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
Redermic R - Correcteur dermatologique Intensif
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
RMS Beauty
ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Redness Relief Soothing Serum - Oil-Free
Serum · 30ML · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Daily Facial Tinted Moisturizer SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Foaming Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Marie Veronique
Refining Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
R+Co
REFLECTIVE SHINE HAIRSPRAY
Hair styling · 3 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Dove
Refresh Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Honest
Refresh Bubble Bath Citrus Vanilla
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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