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
Native
Sunscreen Spritz
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Orkla
Sunsilk minerals Coconut Care
750 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Missha
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Super BB
Foundation · Lists silicones
Medicube
Super Cica Calming Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Olay
Super Eyes Daily Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Super Fade Discoloration Moisturizer | Dark Spot Treatment
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Peach & Lily
Super Fade Discoloration Serum | Dark Spots Skin Corrector
Serum · 30ML · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Schwarzkopf
Super Glue Power Gel
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Herbivore
SUPER NOVA 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Super Oasis Hydrating Concentrated Serum
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Super Rich Repair
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum
Serum · 1 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Bumps & Uneven Textured Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · 20 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · 28 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Normal Skin
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Mini
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Night Repair
Serum · 1 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Olay
Super Serum Night Repair Mini
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
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