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
The INKEY List
Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin Bright Illuminating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Allies of Skin
Vitamin C 20% & Citrus Cells Advanced Light Reflecting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Derma E
Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
100% Pure
Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Concentrated Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Even Tone Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Pacifica
Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vitamin C Face Lotion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vitamin C Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Asda
Vitamin C Facial Gel Cleanser
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Advanced Clinicals
Vitamin C ferulic acid
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Derma E
Vitamin C Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Derma E
Vitamin C Intense Night Cream
Moisturizer · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Derma E
Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Cocokind
Vitamin C Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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