Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,016 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
AXE
AXE Gel Douche Wild Mojito & Bois de Cèdre 2x400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche You 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche YOU 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche You Lot 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Ice Gold Gel Douche Homme Air de la Montagne et Senteur Bois Frais 3 en 1 Lot 2x250ML
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Re-Load
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe SG
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg black 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg cuir&cooki 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg cuir&cooki 2x400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg cuir&cookies 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg skate&rose 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg skate&roses 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Black Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
1 pièce (0.439 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Wild Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
1 pièce (0.44 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
AZ 3D White Ultra White dentifricio
65 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Anua
Azelaic 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Anua
Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
b
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
B pure
B pure moisturizing hand sanitizer
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide
Serum · 1 FL OZ · Lists coconut derivatives
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