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
Cora
Shampooing Amande douce
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 anti-chute
270ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Apaisement
450 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Dry Scalp Care
270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Relief Apaisement
270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive Head and Shoulders
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Shampooing Blond Lumière - Timotei
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing brillance
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Shampooing Classic
1000ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing Classic 2en1 Anti-Pellicullaire
300 ml · Label from Belgium and France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing concentré - Tous types de cheveux
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing démélage douceur et discipline
Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing douche Relax
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux blonds Camomille
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing doux Cheveux chatains à bruns Noix & Henné
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux gras Menthe & citron
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux normaux Pomme & tilleul
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux Cheveux secs & abimés Amande & Abricot
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing doux protecteur cheveux fins et délicats
750ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
SHAMPOOING et DOUCHE AU SEL MARIN
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing extra-doux Camomille & Mimosa
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant 2 en 1
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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