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
Dove
Targeted Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Targeted Spot Solution with Salicylic Acid
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tarte
tartelette tubing mascara
Mascara · 0.27 Fl. Oz. · Lists drying alcohol
TB eye cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ofra
Tea And Biscuits Vitamin C Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists silicones
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renpure
Tea Tree And Rosemary Plant-Based Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Derma E
Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
100% Pure
Tea Tree Deep Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Rael
Tea Tree Face Mask for Balanced-Looking Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
tea tree ginger
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Shampoo
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Desert Essence
Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash Spearmint
473ml · Label from World and Etats Unis · Lists essential oils
Desert Essence
Tea Tree Oil Ultra Care Mouthwash
Label from World · Lists essential oils
Hask Tea Tree
Tea Tree Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.9 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tea Tree Therapy Bar Soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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