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
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Hask
Twist Tamer Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palladio
TWISTED IN LOVE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends conditioner
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends smoothing conditioner
400 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Ultimate Nutrition Conditioner
Conditioner · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Medik8
Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Dolce Latte di Cocco & Macadamia
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après shampooing crème fondante au Lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing crème riche Aloé vera et huile de karité pur
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’Argan et Cranberry
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’avocat et Beurre de Karité
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Nutrition Extrême Olive Mythique
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra doux Corps - Beurre réparateur Trésors de Miel
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Corps Lait Corps sous la douche Huiles merveilleuses Argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
ultra doux dans silicone eau de coco et aloe vera
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche soin Savon d’Alep & Huile de Rose
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche Soin Savon traditionnel & Pin Maritime
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ultra doux enfant 2 en 1
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à l’abricot et fleur de coton
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à la cerise et amande douce
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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