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
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SIGNAL Dentifrice Bio Fraîcheur Naturelle 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists essential oils, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Bio Protection Naturelle 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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Signal Dentifrice Bio Protection Naturelle 75ml
450 ml · Label from France · Lists essential oils, sulfates
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SIGNAL Dentifrice Bio Soin Gencives 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Blancheur White Now 75ml Lot de 2
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Integral 8 Interdentaire 75ml Lot de 2
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Integral 8 Interdentaire 75ml Lot de 3
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Integral 8 Interdentaire Lot 2X100ml
2 pièces (0.26 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Integral 8 Resist Plus 75ml Lot de 3(2+1Gratuit)
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Integral 8 White
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Integral 8 White 75ml Lot de 3
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Integral 8 White 75ml Lot de 3(2+1 Gratuit)
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Integral 8 White 75ml Lot de 8(5+3 Gratuits)
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Interdentaire 75ml Lot de 8(5+3 Gratuits)
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Junior Pokémon 7+ Ans Menthe Douce 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Kids Fruity
16 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Neo Email Répare Original
75 ml · Label from France and Togo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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Signal Dentifrice Protection Anti-Tartre 12x75ml
900 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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SIGNAL Dentifrice Protection Anti-Tartre Doseur 100ml
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Protection Caries Fraîcheur Naturelle 12x75ml
900 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraîcheur Aquamenthe 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraîcheur Aquamenthe 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraicheur Aquamenthe Lot 3X75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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