Ingredients

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

Reinigende Tonerde

250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Reinigendes Handgel

50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters

Reinigungsmilch Classic

250ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream

Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones

Relax Body Wash

Body wash · 20 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Relaxing Lavender Oil & Chamomile

Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Renew Body Lotion

Body lotion · 8.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid

Renew Body Wash

Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

True Botanicals

Renew Repair Nightly Treatment

Serum · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Renewing Exfoliating Cleanser with Retinol

Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, sulfates, salicylic acid

Renewing Eyes Retinol 24 MAX Eye Cream

Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers

Renewing Face Cleansing Cream

Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

Renewing SA Cleanser

Cleanser · 8 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Renewing SA Cream

340 g · Label from Canada · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid

Rénovateur Anti-Taches Nuit

30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid

Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones

Repair & Protect

75ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Repair gezielte Reparatur 02 Spülung

500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones

Repair Miracle Shampoo

300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

200 ml · Label from Hungary · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

440 ml · Label from Austria · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Repair Spülung

440 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones

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