Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,018 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
Facetheory
Blemicalm BHA 2% Clarifying Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Clearing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Control Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Control Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Treatment Spot Paste
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Juice Beauty
Blemish Clearing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Sukin
Blemish control
125ml · Label from Australia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
St Ives
Blemish Control Scrub Apricot
150ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Biore
Blemish-Fighting Ice Cleanser
Cleanser · 6.77 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Blissful Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Orkla
Bliw Kök Kjøkken Keittio
300 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Block Star Clarifying Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Balea Professional
Blond Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 6.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Blonde Rx Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
BLONDED BRIGHTENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beekman 1802
Bloom Cream Daily Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Odacite
Blue Aura Micellar Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Peach & Lily
Blue Copper Peptide Pro Firming Face Serum - Korean
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Blue Lagoon Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
AXE
Blue lavender
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sunday Riley
Blue Moon Clean Rinse Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
Tree Hut
Blue Musk Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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