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
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Normal)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Oily)
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Sensitive)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Philosophy
The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Naturium
The Multi-Vitamin Daily Nutrients Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kaia Naturals
THE NIACINAMIDE BRIGHTENING DEODORANT
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Sea Moss
The Ocean Healed My Eczema
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)
240 ml · Label from Brazil, Morocco and Saudi Arabia · Lists exfoliating acid
Dr. Sheffield’s
The Original Toothpaste
5 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Naturium
The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Purifier Niacinamide Serum Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists coconut derivatives
Versed
The Purist Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Treacle moon
the rasberry kiss
60mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
treacle moon
The raspberry kiss
500 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Revealer Sulfur Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Wash
Cleanser · 240 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Balm
175 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Wash (Fresh Eucalyptus & Resemary)
300 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
50 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Rituals
The ritual of namaste anti-aging day cream
Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rituals
The ritual of sakura
Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The seaweed
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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