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
Biossance
Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Biossance
Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · 200ml · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
Serum · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Daily Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Growth Factor and Peptide Firming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Omega Repair Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Squalane Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Squeeze & Dot Shimmer Blush Paint 020 Knock Out
Blush · Lists silicones
St. Ives
st ives lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
St. Ives. Humectacion diaria. Crema corporal con vitamina E y palta.a
532 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Stabilizing Repair Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maelove
Stargaze Enhanced Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Uoma Beauty
Stay Woke Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Derma E
Stem Cell Eye Lifting Treatment
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Stem Cell Thickening Foam™
Hair styling · 4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Palmolive
Stick à raser/Shave Stick Classic (with Palm Extract)
50 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Stick Large Intraçable 72h
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Stop Rides Soin Hydratant Anti-rides d’expression Boswelox
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
100% Pure
Strawberry Brightening Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Suave
Strawberry Delight 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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