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

Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Mask

Mask · Lists retinoid

Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum

Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid

7ml · Label from Maroc · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Réveil Express Fraîcheur 24H Agrumes

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

Réveil Express Gel Visage Ultra Frais

50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones

Revitalift 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Face

1.0 fl oz (30 mL) · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Revitalift filler

7 x 1.3 ml ml · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Revitalift Laser Nuit

50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid

Revitalize Body Wash

Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Revitalize Hydra Concealer

Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives

Grown Alchemist

Revive Body Cleanser

Body wash · 500ml · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils

Revive Repairing Conditioner

Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils

Revive Repairing Shampoo

Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Swiss Toniq Geneva

Revivelash Lash & Brow Growth Serum

8g · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

revlon colorstay full coverage

Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid

Rexona Déodorant Femme Bille Anti-Transpirant Invisible Aqua 50ml

50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

REXONA Déodorant Femme Bille Invisible Aqua 50ml Lot de 2

100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

60g · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask

Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner

Toner · 250ml · Lists silicones

Rice Dough Smoothing Facial Scrub

Exfoliant · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives

Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion

Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Rich Hydrating Cream

Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones

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