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

Zendium Dentifrice Extra Fraîcheur 75ml Lot de 2

150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance

Zendium Dentifrice Protection Complète

75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance

Zendium Dentifrice Protection Complete 75ml

75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance

Zendium Junior 5+ years

75 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance

Zendium Kids Dentifrice 1-6 Ans Protection Dents de Lait Tube

50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance

Zendium soin genciv75ml

75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance

Zendium toothpaste biogum

75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance

ZENDIUM TOOTHPASTE Expert Gums

75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance

Zero % Gel douche peaux sèches

500 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Zero 0% Gel douche Peaux Normales

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

Zero Capsule Foam Cleanser

Cleanser · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Zero Foam Cleanser

Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

Zero pellicule - shampooing zinc & eau de glacier

300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Zero Pore Cooling Mask

Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Deodorant · 50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones

ZERO% lait corps hydratant

250ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones

Zinc Mineral SPF 50+

50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists drying alcohol, silicones

Babo Botanicals

Zinc Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 for Sensitive Skin - Gentle Formula

Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives

Zingy & Refreshing Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel

750 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Zombie Cell Clarifying Mask

Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Zombie Cell Clarifying Serum with Milk Thistle

Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Гель для душа и ванны "Манго & кориандр&quot

50 мл · Label from Russia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Жидкое мыло ЧИСТАЯ ЛИНИЯ Сила 5 трав

520 ml · Label from Russia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

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