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
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Relaxing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing Fragrance Free
Body lotion · 21 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Advanced Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Antioxidant Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Dewy Skin Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Trader Joe’s
Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Ultra Hydrating Green Juice Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
Ultra Hydrating Shampoo
10ml · Label from Australia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Derma E
Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils
Derma E
Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Ultra Light Volumizing Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kopari
Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream
Body lotion · 4.7fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Toasted Coconut
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Warm Vanilla
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Face Lotion with Colloidal Oatmeal
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Day Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Night Cream with Colloidal Oatmeal + Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Hydrate + De-Puff Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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