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
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
suave
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
suave lemongrass & ginger shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
suave lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Suave Skin Solutions
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
946 ml · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Algenist
Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Palmolive
Succomber au plaisir sucré
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Josie Maran
Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Mini Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Hempz
Sugared Gumdrops Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sukin
Sukin Colour Care Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sukin
Sukin haircare
Label from Australia and New Zealand · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sukin
Sukin Voluming Conditioner
Lists fragrance
One With Nature
Sulfur & Chamomile Soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sun
250 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 4.2 OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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