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
Philosophy
resurfacing solution
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Cleanser
Body wash · 300ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · 300ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Texture Refining Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Triple Acid Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Resurrection Polypeptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Obagi
Retexturizing Exfoliating Peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Allies of Skin
Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Peach & Lily
Retinal For All Renewing Serum - Korean
Serum · 30ML · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.15%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Olay
Retinol 24 MAX Night Smoothing Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Naturium
Retinol Complex Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinol Complex Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
RoC
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream
Eye cream · 0.5 fl oz · Lists retinoid
The INKEY List
Retinol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Retinol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Retinol Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists retinoid, silicones
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