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
Kenra Professional
Violet Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tatcha
Violet-C Radiance Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Neutrogena
Visibly clear
1 · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly clear correct & perfect
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear crème nettoyante pamplemousse rose
150ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant points noirs lotion nettoyante
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tocobo
Vita Berry Pore Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance
Missha
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Missha
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Vita-Rich
750ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Vitachiol Aging Gel Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Westman Atelier
Vital Skincare Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Cien
VitalBeauty Dia
50 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Timotei
Vitalité Brillance Shampooing
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vitality Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Vitality Renewal Serum Body Wash with firming Collagen
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fa
Vitalizing aqua
100g · Label from French Polynesia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fa
Vitalizing Aqua Festseife mit aquatisch-frischem Duft
100 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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