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
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
200 ml · Label from France and Senegal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dove
Winning Streak Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Winter Mint & Frosted Cranberry Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Colgate
Winterfresh Cavity Protection Flouride Toothpaste
95 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Thayers
Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Thayers
Witch Hazel Facial Toner Uncented
355ml · Label from Australia · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr Teal’s
Witch hazel facial toner, rose water
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mitchum
Woman shower fresh antiperspirant and deodorant
2.25 Oz. / 63 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Lavilin
Women’s Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Lip Stain Activator
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lacura
Wonder Spray Curls
200ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Lash Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
WONDER’LASH WATERPROOF MASCARA WITH ARGAN OIL
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’luxe Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Kristin Ess
Workable Hairspray
Hair styling · 6.7 OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
O’Keeffe’s
Working Hands Hand Cream
2.7 oz · Lists formaldehyde releasers
Duke Cannon Supply Co
Working Man's Face Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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