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
Ultrex
Champú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
360 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú infantil
Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champú Purificante Nutri Pro-V
400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
davines
Champú Well-being
1000 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Burt’s Bees
Charcoal + Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kaia Naturals
CHARCOAL DEODORANT
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rituals
Charcoal face scrub
125ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
boscia
Charcoal Pore Pudding intensive wash-off treatment
Lists essential oils
Charlotte Tilbury magic eye
Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Chebula Active Serum
Serum · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
True Botanicals
Chebula Extreme Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Maybelline
Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Clinique
Cheek Pop Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Winky Lux
Cheeky Rose Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Original Source
Cherry & Almond Milk
250 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dr. Bronner’s
Cherry Blossom All-One Magic Soap
240ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Cherry Blossom and Jojoba Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
cherry blossom hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
cherry blossom lotion
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Dead Sea Collection
Cherry Blossom Mineral Body Lotion
Body lotion · 500ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub BHA Toner with Salicylic Acid + Aloe Juice
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub Blah 2 Bright 5% AHA Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub Pore Purify’r Gel Cleanser with Niacinamide + Aloe Juice
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Pantène
Cheveux fins Force & Brillance
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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