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
Tatcha
The Dewy Milk Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
The Dewy Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Dewy Skin Cream
Moisturizer · 75 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Naturium
The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer - Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Soap & Glory
The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
The Falsies
Mascara · Lists silicones
Crown Affair
The Finishing Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Crown Affair
The Finishing Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Lisa Eldridge
The Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter
Body lotion · 7.7 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ / 500 ML · Lists coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
The Good Acids Pore Toner - Daily Toner
Toner · 100 ml · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Grandpa Soap
Lists coconut derivatives
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Sport Luxe
Deodorant · 5 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Indigo Calming Cream
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
the inkey list vitamin b, c, & e moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Longevity Memory Cream
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
The Longevity Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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