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
Tocobo
Coconut Clay Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
OGX
Coconut Coffee Scrub & Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Coconut Cream Milk Scrub Oat & Goat Milk Exfoliating Body Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut hydrate daily body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Coconut Lime Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Coconut Milk & Sugar Lychee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Renpure
Coconut milk & vitamin E body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dial
Coconut Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
OGX
Coconut milk conditioner
385 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Coconut Milk Cream to Foam Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
coconut miracle oil conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut Oil & Ylang Ylang Conditioner
Conditioner · 400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kirk’s Natural
Coconut Oil Gentile Castile Fragrance Free Soap
Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Coconut oil Shampoo
360 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
method.body
Coconut Rice Milk Shea Butter Body Wash Simply Nourish
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme
Hair styling · 16 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Coconut Shea Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Coconut Shower Cream
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut water & mimosa flower volume conditioner
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Coconut Water Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Coconut Water Facial Toner with Witch Hazel
Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Coconut Whip Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Soap & Glory
Coffee & Oat Scrub
180g · Label from Ireland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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