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
Oars + Alps
Wake Up Eye Stick
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jergens
Warm Amber Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Warm Vanilla + Sweet Cream Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laneige
Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier
Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Versed
Water Rush Intensive Hydrating Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Laneige
Water Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
WATERFALL Moisture + Shine Lotion
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Freeman
Watermelon & Aloe Cooling Gel Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Dove
Watermelon & Guava Nectar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
watermelon foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Serum · 150ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Toner · 40ml · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Sephora
watermelon hand balm
12 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 40ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yes to
Watermelon Super Fresh Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Watermelon Twist Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Watermelon Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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