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
Pixi
Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Indie Lee
Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
cleansing cream
150ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance
Juice Beauty
Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Cleansing Milk
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Biore
Clear & Breathable Cooling Cleanser
Cleanser · 6.77 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Clear & Care Waschgel (3 in 1, für unreine Haut)
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash
Label from Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
alverde
Clear 2 in 1 Peelingmaske - Heilerde Bio-Grüntee
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Almay
Clear Complexion Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Almay
Clear Complexion Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Bliss
Clear Genius Clarifying Gel Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
alverde
Clear Gesichtstonic - Heilerde Bio-Grüntee
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Citrus Kombucha Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Clear Skin Oil-Free Moisturizer with Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Willow Bark Pure Pore Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Tula
Clear Up
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
alverde
Clear Waschcreme
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Clearing Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Frank Body
Clearing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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