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
Syoss
Repair Therapy Conditioner
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Clinique
Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists silicones
Sensodyne
Répare & Protège
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Replenish Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
Replenishing Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Replenishing Vegan Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Rescue Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Comfort Cream | Skin Barrier Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Restore Serum | Skin Barrier Serum
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Marie Veronique
Rescue Tonic
Toner · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Reset Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Rest Day Masque
Mask · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Restoraderm Soothing Wash
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · 120mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Freeman
Restorative Eye Cream + Overnight Leave-On Treatment
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Freeman
Restorative Facial Cleanser + Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Freeman
Restorative Facial Exfoliator + Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Restoring ritual body lotion
400ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Acure
Resurfacing Cleanser with 1% Glycolic Acid & Unicorn Root
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Glycolic Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Obagi
Resurfacing Multi-Acid Peel Pads
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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