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
Timotei
Timotei Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux très Abimés
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 2
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 6(4+2 Offerts)
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampoing Richesse Suprême
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampooing 2 en 1 Nourrissant 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampooing 2en1 Purifiant 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampooing Femme Huiles Précieuses 2x300ml
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Tinted Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Beauty By Earth
Tinted Facial Sunscreen SPF 20
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Essence
Tinted kiss
4 ml · Label from Romania · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Mercier
Tinted Moisturizer Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Tío Nacho
Tío Nacho Anti-Caida Engrosador
415 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Deliplus
Toallitas desmaquillantes Micelar & Oil
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
toallitas gigantes
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kopari
Toasted Vanilla Hydrating Vitamin C Shower Oil
Body wash · 8.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Label from Jamaica · Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
TOLERIANE SENSITIVE RICHE
40ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Ultra - Peaux ultra sensibles ou allergiques
40ml · Label from France · Lists silicones
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