Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 5,735 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 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
ebin
24 hour edge control extra firm hold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
24 Hour Restoring Almond and Flaxseed Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tula
24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tula
24-7 Moisture Intense
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
24-7 Moisture Luminous Brightening Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tula
24-7 Weightless Moisture
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
24-hour Natural Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
essence
24h hand protection balm
Lists fragrance, parabens
eos
24H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
eos
24H Moisture Shave Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The INKEY List
360° Acne Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cerave
3606000537750
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
3D White Professional Zahnpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea men
3in1 Duschgel (Projekt Zuhause, mit Bambus-Extrakt)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
everyone
3in1 kids soap
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
3in1 Shower, Shampoo & Conditioner
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
4-in-1 Sculpting Concealer with Skincare Ingredients
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Palladio
4D BOOST VOLUMIZING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream / Unscented
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Differin
5% Benzoyl Peroxide Daily Deep Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
5% Niacinamide Radiance Gel Cream / Unscented
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
5% UREA - DUSCHE+SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
50* Super UV Acide Hyaluronique
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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