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
Signal
Signal White Now - Protection CC Fresh
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Ice Cool
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Blancheur Ice Cool Mint 75ml Lot de 2
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Blancheur Men Super Pure
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Forever
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Gold 2x75ML
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Ice Cool 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Original 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
SIGNAL White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
SIGNAL White Now Dentifrice White + Protect Renforce Émail 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
Signal White Now Dentifrice White + Protect Soin Gencives
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Sukin
Signature Antioxidant Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
signature care sensitive skin body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sukin
Signature Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Kristin Ess
Signature Finishing Hairspray
Hair styling · 7.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Shampoo - Full-Size
Shampoo · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Silk Glove Hand Repair Oil
50 ml · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · 60 ml · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Essence
Silky BLUR HYDRATING LONGWEAR CONCEALER
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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