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
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Mask · 50ml · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Thayers
Salicylic Acid BHA Toner for Acne-Prone Skin
Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · 150ml · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Salicylic Acid Cleanser & Acne Face Wash
Cleanser · 4.4 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Salicylique lotion exfoliante
120 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medicube
Salmon DNA Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
Salmon PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask
Mask · 28g · Lists fragrance
Clear
Sampoo limpieza diaria 2 en 1
400 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Sandalwood Summit Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Sandalwood Summit Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
up&up
Sandwich Bags
Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex Dch Surgras Reparat
Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex Dermo delicate care
975 ml · Label from Belgium and France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex dermo hydrating
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex Dermo Protect Sensitive
50ml · Label from Denmark · Lists fragrance
Sanex
Sanex dermo protector - peaux normales
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex gel douche - peaux sèches
500 mL · Label from France and 3 57 · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sanex
Sanex men 0% deodorant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Sanex
Sanex Men Skin Health 6-in-1 Active Fresh Douchegel
400ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex natur protect
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Sanex
Sanex Skin Protect - Active control
55 mL · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance
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