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
Yves Rocher
Shampooing purifiant - cheveux gras
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing purifiant aux fructanes d’agaves
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing purifiant sans silicone à l’argile douce et cédrat
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Briogeo
Shampooing revigorant et ultra nourrissant au matcha et à la pomme
369 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shampooing soin douceur hydra douceur
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Shampooing soin formule à l’huile de noix de coco
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing solide Ultra Doux, hydratant, Délicatesse d’avoine
60 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Shaping Paste Pomade for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
Shaving conditioner
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
The Body Shop
Shea Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Shea Butter
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Shea Butter
Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Shea Butter & Warm Vanilla Shower Foam Body Wash
Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Shea Butter 3 in 1 Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash
400 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Shea moisture
SHEA BUTTER ARGAN KELP OIL
384 ml · Label from Saudi Arabia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maui Moisture
Shea butter conditioner
385 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Shea Butter Cream Pomade
227 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dial
Shea Butter Extract Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Superdrug
Shea butter hand cream
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Shea butter scent 48h odor protection
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Hair Mask
Hair styling · 240ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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