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
Haleon norway as
Sensodyne Tannkrem Clean&Fresh 75ml
75 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE
Sensodyne Tannkrem Karies Kontroll 75ml
Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Haleon norway as
Sensodyne Tannkrem Rapid Relief 75ml
75 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
sensodyne Zahnpasta sanftweiß
1pcs · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Sensual Pflegelotion Kirsch Blüte
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
sephora
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sephora
sephora collection jelly melt lip tint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Null
septona
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rituals
Serenity Indian Rose & Sweet Almond Oil
300 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Serenity Smoothing Cream
Hair styling · 6oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
Seriously Soothing Skin Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Null
serum
1 · Label from Mexico · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Sérum activateur d’éclat Glow Énergie C+
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Sérum facial reparador Micro Cápsulas
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Sérum intense anti rides
0.03 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Cetaphil
SÉRUM PARA OLHOS CETAPHIL HEALTHY RENEW
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Serum+ Bump Dual Action Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Serum+ Dewy Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Serum+ Radiance Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Serum+ Soothing Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing à huile d’argan
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing antipelliculaire citrus
0.4 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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