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
Cosmia
Shampoing aux amandes
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing aux œufs
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing complexe vitaminé
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing Démêlant parfum Cerise et Amande
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing Démêlant parfum Melon et Pomme
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampoing Douche Douceur - Monoï
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing douche et bain aux mineraux marins
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing douche mineraux marins
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing douche monoï
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing extra doux Cèdre & Eucalyptus antipelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing extra doux tilleul et thé vert
300mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
shampoing solide utra doux trésor de miel
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique color
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique force
0.4 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique repair
0.4 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique violet
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
shampoing traitant
300 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clear
shampoo
1l · Label from Jordan and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shampoo
300ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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