Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,016 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Drunk Elephant
B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · 50 ML · Lists coconut derivatives
b&bw champange toast body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
nature made
B12 1000mcg
400 · Label from Afghanistan · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
St. Tropez
Baby
80 g · Label from Argentina and Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Baby Calming Comfort Lotion
8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Westman Atelier
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aveeno
Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Baby Daily Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Baby Daily Lotion
227 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo
Label from Ethiopia · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DOVE
Baby Dove
200 ml · Label from Colombia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Baby Dove Derma Care Soothing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
baby dove lotion
Label from outside the U.S. · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Baby Eczema Soothing Lotion
147ml · Label from Bermuda · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Aveeno
Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Johnson’s
baby extracare lotion
500 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance
Jack N’ Jill
Baby Gum & Tooth Gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Johnson’s
Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Null
baby Magic
887ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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