Ingredients

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

Himalaya Botanique

Whitening+ Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste

4.0 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

whole blends coconut oil and cocoa butter shampoo and conditioner

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

First Aid Beauty

Whole Body Deodorant Cream

Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones

Tom’s of Maine

Whole Care Anticavity Toothpaste

4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

Wild Jasmine Body Cream

Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones

Wild Jasmine Shower Gel

Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Wild Peppermint Hand & Body Wash

Body wash · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives

Wild Stylers by Techni Art Beach Waves (force 2)

150 ml e · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters

240 mL · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Wildflower Whirl Foaming Gel Wash

Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Wildflower Whirl Shea Sugar Scrub

Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils

Willi gar 150 oxyg sensib

150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Williams 75ml stk blueman

75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

Williams Après-Rasage Savane Vert Sauvage 125ml

125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol

Williams As Aqua Velva 100ml 12x

100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol

Williams Gel à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml

200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Williams Gel à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml

200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Energy

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Extra Cool

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Ice Fresh 250ml

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Williams inv stick 75mlx2

150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

Williams Mini Gel à Raser Peau Sensible 75ml

75 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml

200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Fragile 200ml

200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates

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