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
Dove
Sensitive Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · 30.6 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
SENSITIVE CALM Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 2.5 mL · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Sensitive cream
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance allergens
Balea
Sensitive Duschgel 3in1
300 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Equate
Sensitive Extra Whitening
4 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
the honey pot
sensitive foaming wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Sensitive Gel
200 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sukin
Sensitive Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Sensitive gel douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Sensitive hand soap
500 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Peotect, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Protect+, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Head & Shoulders
Sensitive Kopfhaut
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Mini Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 3 oz · Lists coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Sensitive pasta de dientes
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Men
Sensitive Pro
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Eucerin
Sensitive Protect Body Spray
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Cream
Body lotion · 12 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Body Lotion
Body lotion · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Honest
Sensitive Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Sensitive Shower Gel Soothing + Bamboo Extract
250 mL · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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