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
Soap
Lists coconut derivatives
Carex
Soap
500ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Desert Essence
Soap Bar - Exfoliating Italian Lemon
Label from World · Lists essential oils
Neutrogena
Sofort einziehende Handcreme
140 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, silicones
dm S-quito free
Soforthilfespray
8 ml · Label from Germany · Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
Soft & cream
63 lingettes · Label from France · Lists fragrance
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Soft Crème de soin hydratante
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Concealer
Concealer · 0.21 fl. oz · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Foundation · 1.0 fl oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Soft Haze Lip Blur-Play Date
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Concealer · Lists retinoid, silicones
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Nivea
Soft milk
Label from Chile · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream For Face Body & Hands
Moisturizer · 0.81 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ofra
Soft Pearl Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Kristin Ess
SOFTENING BLOW DRY FOAM
Hair styling · 5.6 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Softening Hydrating Foot Cream with Shea Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Kristin Ess
Softening Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
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