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
Cocokind
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Acure
Brightening Facial Scrub
Exfoliant · 4 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Brightening Facial Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Brightening Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Essence
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Night Cream
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Luminous Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Meyer Lemon + Vitamin C Creamy Cleanser
Cleanser · 6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Night Cream with Chlorella & Argan Oil
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Glo Skin Beauty
Brightening Polish
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Probiotic + Vitamin C Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask
Mask · 1.7 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Garnier
Brightening serum
30 ml · Label from Ireland and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Kopari
Brightening Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · 6.6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Skin Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Brightening Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
John Frieda
Brilliant Brunette Soin démêlant nutrition protection couleur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Glass Hair Anti-Frizz Oil Serum
Hair styling · 3.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Shampoo Moisturizing Hi-Shine
Shampoo · 33.8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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