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
Strawberry Delight Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Strawberry Delight Uplifting Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Strawberry Shortcake Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Strawberry Shower Gel
Body wash · 750ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kit-sch
Strengthening Solid Shampoo Rice Water Protein
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Aveeno
Stress Relief Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Stress relief moisturizing lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · 8.3 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
50 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists retinoid, silicones
MAC
Strobe Beam Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Strobe Dewy Skin Tint Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Strong Hold Texturizing Pomade for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Studio Line Hot & Boucle
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
11ml · Label from Belgium · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Balea
Styling Locken Lotion
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Alverde
Styling-Gel Bio-Lotusblüte Bio-Violetter Reis
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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