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
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Low Shampoo
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra doux masque baume hydratant
300 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra doux shampoing hydratant
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de Pamplemousse et de thé vert
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’argan et cranberry
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au Beurre de cacao et huile de coco
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au lait végétal hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing crème nutrition Richesse d’Argan
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Crème Riche Aloé Vera et Huile de Karité Pur
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert & 5 Plantes
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra doux shampooing illuminant
400ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Nourrissant Huile d’Avocat et Beurre de Karité
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing réparation intense Érable Guérisseur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ULTRA DRY TEXTURE SPRAY
Hair styling · 8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
125 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists parabens, silicones
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Cleanser · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
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