Ingredients

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

Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray

236 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters

Tri-Active Exfoliating Masque

Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid

Tripla protezione, Menta delicata

75 mL · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

Triple Action Toothpaste Peppermint

4 oz · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives

Triple action Xtra white

2x75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates

Haruharu Wonder

Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel / Unscented

Cleanser · 100ml · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives

Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm

Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones

Triple Berry Smoothing Peel

Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils

Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub

Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Triple Collagen Toner

Toner · Lists fragrance

Dr. Dennis Gross

Triple Correction Eye Serum

Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid

Triple Lipid Activating Serum

Serum · Lists exfoliating acid

Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum

Serum · Lists exfoliating acid

Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream

Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid

Triple Moisture Fresh Citrus Body Wash

Body wash · 17 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Triple Nutrition Conditioner

Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones

Triple Nutrition Shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Triple PDRN Gel Toner

Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid

Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40

Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters

Triple Protection

125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

Triple protection + blancheur

100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Kenra Professional

Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum

Hair styling · 6.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol

triple-acid brightening peel

Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid

TripleBright oxidation defense purple shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

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