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 Système Blancheur Charbon Actif 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Charbon Actif 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Doseur
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Éclat Brillance 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Éclat Brillance 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Éclat Brillance 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Fresh Naturals 75ml Lot de 8(5+3 Offerts)
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Fresh Naturals Tube 75ml(4+2 Offerts)
450 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Fresh Resist plus Tube 75ml Lot de 3(2+1 Offert)
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Fresh Resist Plus Tube Lot 3 x 75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Intégral 8 Dentifrice Fresh Resist Plus Tube Lot de 2x 75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Interdentaire 75ml Lot de 3(2+1 Offert)
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Interdentaire Bitube 100ml
2 pièces (0.26 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Nature Elements Bicarbonate 75ml
75 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Nature Elements Charbon Blancheur & Detox Lot 3 x 75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Nature Elements Fraîcheur & Détox 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Nature Elements Fraîcheur & Détox 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Resist Plus 75ml Lot de 3
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice White 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 White (Lot de 8 )
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Soin Sérum Sensibilité Email
35 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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Signal TP White Now 75ml 1x
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal wh now gold lotx3
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal wh now lotx3
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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