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
Balea
Beauty Effect Tagescreme
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Balea
Beauty Expert Jelly Cleanser
125ml · Label from Germany · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Beauty Expert Liquid Peeling
125ml · Label from Germany · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Sephora
Beauty insider
Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
Bedtime Bright
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Conditioner + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Shampoo + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Beloved Green Clay & Eucalyptus Whipped Body Scrub
10 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Benefiance mousse nettoyante confort absolu
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Bénéfiance NutriPerfect - Lotion Adoucissante Pro-reconstituante
150ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Beology Deep Sea Extract Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Bayer
Bepanthen Protect
100 g · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bayer
Bepanthen Sensicalm
20 g · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bayer
Bepanthol REGENWRIERENDE körperlotion
400 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Stirling Soap Co.
Bergamot Lavender
170 ml, 5.8 oz · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stirling Soap Co.
Bergamot Lavender Aftershave Splash
100 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Stirling Soap Co.
Bergamot Lavender Post Shave Balm
118 ml, 4 oz · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pacifica
Berry Dewy Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturopathica
Best Cleansing Milk with Chamomile
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glo Skin Beauty
Beta-Clarity Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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