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 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
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Heat Aging Protector SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Night Restore Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Sanex
Biomeprotect Dermo Shower Gel
1 · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
BioRejuvenation Serum Collagen Amino Acids + G.N.A.
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BIOSHIELD SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ogx
Biotin & collagen conditioner
385 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Biphase micellaire waterproof
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Birthday Cake Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Flower Beauty
Bitten Lip Stain
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Camille Rose
Black Castor Oil + Chebe Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Erborian
Black Cleansing Oil
Lists coconut derivatives
Odacite
Black Mint Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Black Musk Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Black Musk Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Glow Recipe
Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum
Serum · 40ml · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Dermalogica
Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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