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
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · 1.7 oz · Lists chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Ultralight Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
fresh
Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask
4 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Butter
Body lotion · 6.7 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Butter Bergamot & Vanilla Bean
Body lotion · 6.7 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Lotion
Body lotion · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Wash
Body wash · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palladio
UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Glo Skin Beauty
Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hourglass
Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
up & up
up & up lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
up & up
UP & Up restoring lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
up & up
up & up sport sunscreen lotion
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
up & up
Up&up anti itch
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
up & up
up&up hand sanitizer
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Uplift Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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