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
L’Oréal
Sanfte Hafermilch, Reiscreme & Bio-Hafermilch, beruhigende Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Sanfte Pflege (3 Action Formula)
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Sanfte Pflege Handseife
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
sanfte Reinigungsmilch
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Sanfte Reinigungsmilch
200ml · Label from France, Germany and Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Hairstory
Sans Savon Body Wash Charlevoix Boreal Forest Blend
Body wash · 8oz · Lists essential oils
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Hydraglow Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ombia
Sapone liquido
1 Litro · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Satin Care abricot gourmand
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Himalaya
Saunf Mouthwash
215ml · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cora
Savon bio nature
100 g · Label from Luxembourg · Lists coconut derivatives
Cien
savon de Marseille
100 gr · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon de marseille
0.3 kg · Label from France and World · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Auchan
Savon de Marseille Amande douce & lait
2 * 100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
savon de Marseille brut
0.2 kg · Label from France and World · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Le Chat
Savon de Marseille Douceur Glycérinée
6 * 100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Auchan
Savon de Marseille fleur d’oranger et argan
4*100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon de Marseille Karité & Jasmin
4 * 100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon de Marseille parfum Lavande
5 * 100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon de toilette à l’huile d’olive
100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cora
Savon dermatologique visage & corps à l’huile d’amande douce
2 X 100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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