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
CeraVe
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
12oz (340 g) · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
CeraVe Schuimende Reinigingsgel
236ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists coconut derivatives
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
52ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists chemical UV filters
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Certified Organic BB Cream
Foundation · Lists essential oils
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Sheer Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Galderma
Cetaphil
20 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Galderma
Cetaphil Baby Diaper Rash Cream
70 g · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Galderma
Cetaphil Baby Shea Butter Daily Lotion
400 mL · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nestlé
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
1 L · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
250 ml · Label from India · Lists coconut derivatives
Nestlé Skin Health
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
16 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
16 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35
3 fl oz · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Dry Skin
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
30ml · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil pro oil control
236 ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Cetaphil PRO Oil Control Moisturizer with SPF 30
Label from Belgium · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Removing Foam Wash
236 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CHAINMAIL Thermal Protection Styling Spray 450°F Protection
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Bath and Body Works
Champagne toast body lotion
236ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Champo Fuerza & Brillo
725 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú anticaída
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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