Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 5,735 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 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
Clinique
Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Differin
Acne-Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yardley London
Activated Charcoal Moisturizing Bath Bar
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Active Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Gel douche Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Active Control
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Active Energy Hydro Gesichtsgel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Crest
Active Foam + Whitening Minty Fresh Striped Dentifrice with Flouristat
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Olay
Active Hydrating Beauty Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
Body lotion · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Active Hydrating Cream Face Moisturizer for Deep Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Kiss My Face
Active Life - Sport Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Active Life Stick - Lavender Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Active Life Stick Cucumber Green Tea Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Refining Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Renewal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Treatment Essence
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Advance Techniques Intense Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Acure
Advanced Barrier Support Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists drying alcohol
Medik8
Advanced Day Eye Protect
Eye cream · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Advanced Day Total Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Crest
Advanced Enamel Care
Lists fragrance, parabens
Purell
Advanced Gel hydro-alcoolique pour les mains
Lists drying alcohol
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