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
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
453ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
capri sapone al gelsomino jadmin soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Care Intensive Pflege
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Nourishing Cream
200 ml · Label from Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Shower Rose & Almond Oil
250ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Carex
Cared Forest Fruits Hand Wash
250ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Carol’s Daughter
Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Original Leave-In Moisturizer
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Masque
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Castile soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
SHEGLAM
CATWOMAN
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Nivea
Cavani 9 - Gel douche hydratant originale édition limitée
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
Caviar Extravagant Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Lancer
Caviar Lime Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
CBD Clean Sweep Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Palladio
CC CREAM FULL-COVERAGE
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dove
Cedarwood & Crushed Mint Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Axe
Cedarwood Scent Clean + Fresh Face & Body Soap
100 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Cell Intense Cien
Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule
Serum · Lists essential oils
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
CELLMAZING Collagen Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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