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
Cien
Body Lotion
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Salt & Stone
Body Lotion
Body lotion · 15.2 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oars + Alps
Body Lotion
Body lotion · 8 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance
Aveeno
Body Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Body lotion · 225ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Body lotion · 225ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.14 Icila
Body lotion · 225ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambiance de Plage
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambre Noir
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Bergamote Fraîche
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Dahlia Rouge
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Fragrance Originale
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Unilever
Body Lotion Hydro Pflege
400 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Oud Minéral
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Body Lotion Rich Nourishing
400ml · Label from Ireland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Soleil de Tanger
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Spa Du Maroc
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Body lotion to oil
200ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Body lotion with Aloe Protection
75 ml · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Body love medium to dark
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
NIVEA
Body Milk
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Body milk para piel seca
250ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Salt & Stone
Body Mist
Fragrance · 3.4 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Body oil in lotion coconut & huile de monoï
400 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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