Ingredients

Glycerin

Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,016 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.

Updated October 25, 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

Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Ice Cool Fraîcheur Glaciale 250ml

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x400ml

800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Origines Cactus & Bois de Santal 250ml

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 250ml

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

Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 400ml

400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Anarchy

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Axe Gel Douche Homme Black 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Black Night

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1 Lot 2x250ml

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

Axe Gel Douche Homme Dark Temptation 12h Parfum Frais

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Axe Gel Douche Homme Dark Temptation 12h Parfum Frais 2x400ml

800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Gold

400 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Ice Cool Lot 2x250ml

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

Axe Gel Douche Homme Magnum Gold Caramel Billionaire 12h Parfum Frais 250ml

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Axe Gel Douche Homme Provocation 12h Parfum Frais

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Axe Gel Douche Homme Provocation 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml

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

Axe Gel Douche Homme Provocation 12h Parfum Frais 2x400ml

800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Provocation Lot 6 X 400ML(dont 2 offerts)

2400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Wild 12h Parfum Frais 250ml

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Wild 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Homme Wild Mojito & Bois de Cèdre Lot 6x400ml

2400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Axe Gel Douche Magnum Billionaire 12h Parfum Frais Lot 2x250ml

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

AXE Gel Douche Wild Mojito & Bois de Cèdre

400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

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