Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,024 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Nivea
Baume mains SOS - Repair & Care
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
nivea
baume riche réparateur et soin
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Clarins
Baume super hydratant Clarins Men
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
baylis natural bath soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
100% Pure
BB Cream
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
BB Cream 6 en 1 clair
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB crème au ginseng korean formula
15 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB Eye
Label from France · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Be Atomic
Be Atomic bain douche moussant senteur fleur de coton
260 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Beach Wave Spray
Hair styling · 6.7 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
beaches and creme black
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Peach & Lily
Beam Blocker - Invisible Korean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · 50ML · Lists chemical UV filters
Mixsoon
Bean Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Mixsoon
Bean Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Mixsoon
Bean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mixsoon
Bean Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Beaume mains Karité & Douceur d’Amande
75 ml · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Beaume Super Hydratant
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Beauté des pieds
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Beauty Cream Bar
90 g · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Beauty Eau micellaire
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
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