Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,016 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Banana Boat
Baby Mineral
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Babo Botanicals
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Pump Spray Bottle
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Baby Moisturising Bath
Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
Baby Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Nivea
Baby pure & sensitive
63 lingettes · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson’s
Baby Shampoo
200 ml · Label from Poland · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
President’s Choice
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Puracy
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash (Tear-Free)
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Pipette
Baby Shampoo + Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Baby Shampooing Extra Doux
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Baby sun Crème solaire très haute protection FPS 50+
75 ml · Label from France · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Baby Sun lait solaire FPS 50+
200 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Baby sun protection cream
75ml · Label from Austria · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Babo Botanicals
Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance-Free
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Talbot’s
Baby Tooth Gum Cleaner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Cetaphil
Baby Wash and Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain de bouche bio
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Bain douche énergisant
400 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Bain douche énergisant framboise menthe poivrée
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain douche parfumé - Maracuja
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain Douche Poire & Cacao
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain douche sensuel vanille bourbon
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant à l’extrait d’ylang-ylang
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant ayurveda
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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