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
Dermalogica
Clearing Skin Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Clearly Brighter Anti-Sun Damage* Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Clearly Corrective Brightening Exfoliating Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ 125 ml
Very Dry To Dry Combination, 125 · Label from Netherlands · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique for Men Oil-Control Mattifying Moisturizer
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clinique
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 75 ml
All Skin Types, 75 · Label from Netherlands · Lists silicones
Mented Cosmetics
Cloud Cream Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Herbivore
CLOUD JELLY Tremella + Strawberry Plumping Hydration Face Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Herbivore
CLOUD MILK Coconut + Maca Firming Body Cream
Body lotion · 200 mL · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Cloudberry Bright Refillable Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · 40ml · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
coco colada foaming gel wash
Body wash · 18 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Coco Colada Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Coco Colada Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Coco gommage corps lissant
140 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
pampers
coco harmonie
Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Coconut + Tremella Milky Body Mist
Fragrance · 120 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Deodorant
Deodorant · 47 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Tremella Cleansing Oil Body Wash
Body wash · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Buttah Skin
Coco Shea Body Wash
Body wash · 10oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cocoa & Shea Butter Body Wash with Nourishing Serum
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Null
cocoa butter
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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