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
Maelove
Super Smooth AHA + BHA Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Super Stay Full Coverage Long Lasting Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation
Foundation · 1 fl. oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Mask · 2.82 oz · Lists exfoliating acid
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Pixi
SuperBerry Cleansing Whip
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Superfoliant Body Scrub
Exfoliant · 8 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sephora
SUPERMASK - The Mud Mask
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Supergoop!
Superscreen Hydrating Daily Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
True Botanicals
SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
The INKEY List
Supersize Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · 100ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Supersize Omega Water Cream
Moisturizer · 100ml · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
SuperStay 24h fond de teint stretch beige éclat
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Westman Atelier
Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Sanex
Surgras réparateur peaux sensibles
750 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Makeup by Mario
SurrealSkin Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Makeup by Mario
SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
frank body
Sweet Cheeks Kit
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Sweet Cream Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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