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
Suave
Silly Apple 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Simple
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
150ml, 1 mask, 25 wipes · Label from United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
simple truth kids toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Botanics
Simply Calm Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
sirius groom shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream for Neck, Chest & Face
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
skin active fast bright
30 ml · Label from Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Skin Barrier Rich Moisturizer with Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
True Botanicals
Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Skin Calming Body Lotion for Dry and Itchy Skin
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Skin Correcting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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