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
Aveeno
sensitive skin
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dove
Sensitive skin
1.7 kg · Label from Canada · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Restoring Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Walmart
sensitive skin equate
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Sensitive Soothing Post Shave Balm
3.3 fl oz (100 mL) · Lists fragrance
Yves rocher
Sensitive vegetal
200 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Davids
Sensitive+whitening Toothpaste
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
Sensitives Shampoo
300ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensivität & Zahnfleisch
75 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Expert Protect Rapide Action
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sensodyne
sensodyne extra whitening toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Fresh Mint Tandpasta
75ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Fresh Mint Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
75 g · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne gentle whitening
75ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
sensodyne proenamel intensive enamel repair
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne pronamel
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
sensodyne pronamel new formula
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Rapid Relief
40 g · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Repair & Protect
100g · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne sensibilidade e gengivas
75 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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