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
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · 50 mL · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clear
Scalp Oil Control
225ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Creme of nature
Scalp Refresh
4.7 oz / 135 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Scalp relief
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Redken Scalp Relief
Scalp Relief Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
ScandalEyes Retro Glam Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS WATERPROOF MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Hempz
Scarlet Woods Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Schwarzkopf
Schauma Keratin Kraft Aufbau Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Schwarzkopf
Schauma Phyto-Coffein
Conditioner · 200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Dentifrice Menthe Intense au Charbon Actif 133g
133 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Dentifrice Noix de Coco + Citron Vert 133g
133 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Dentifrice Wondermint 133g
133 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Bergamote + Citron Vert 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Charbon + Magnésium 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Rose + Vanille 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Cèdre et Genévrier
142 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Charbon Actif
142 g · Label from France and Luxembourg · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Rose et Vanille
142 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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