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

RICH HYDRATION MASK

Conditioner · 200 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives

Rich Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion

Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones

Grown Alchemist

Rich Restorative Body Cream

Body lotion · 120mL · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils

Riche Crème Baume Régénérant Nutrition Intense

50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives

RING TONE Curl Defining Gel

Hair styling · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives

Ritual gourmand parfum mûre et grenade

1 pièce · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Ritual of Mehr Bodycream

Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Rituel Soin Éclat

1 pièce (0.18 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid

Rock Salts Body Wash

Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Roll-On AntioxifEYE Serum

Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives

Roll-On BeautifEYE Serum

Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives

Roll-On DetoxifEYE Serum

Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives

15 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones

Roll-On Soft floral

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

Roll-on Sun Kids Soin Protecteur Solaire

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

Root Boost Uplifting Spray

Hair styling · 6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Root Booster Volume Spray

Hair styling · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Hair styling · 5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid

Rose & Mandelöl

500 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Rose and Argan Oil Hand & Body Lotion

Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives

200 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones

Physicians Formula

Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color

Lip · Lists fragrance

Love Beauty And Planet

Rose Water & Niacinamide Body Wash

Body wash · 32.3 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Rose Water Toner with Witch Hazel: Rose Petal

Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

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