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
Balea
Bodygel Aloe Vera
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance
Ombia
Bodylotion
500 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Balea
Bodylotion Sommerwonne
100 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
bolero Beverly hills moisturizing body cream
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Bond Curl Rehab Salve
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Ouai
Bond Repair Balm
Hair styling · 4.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
loreal pairs
bond repair Conditioner
6.8 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Bonding Infusion Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Boob tape remover
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Boots
boots hand cream
Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Drunk Elephant
Bora Barrier Rich Repair Refillable Moisturizer with 6-Butterlipid Complex
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Botanical 2GF Wonderful Ampoule
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Botanical Blossom
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom Body Wash
Body wash · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Botanical Collagen Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Mario Badescu
Botanical Facial Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Botanicals Fresh Care
400 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Bubble
Bounce Back Refreshing Skin Toner Spray
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Curlsmith
Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
Hair styling · 7.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Braids conditioning spray
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
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