Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,004 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
Medicube
Collagen Milky Wrapping Glow Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
L’Oréal Paris
Collagen Moisture Filler Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer with Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · 1.7 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Medicube
Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream
Moisturizer · 3.71 fl.oz. / 110ml · Lists fragrance
100% Pure
Collagen Peptide Firming Hydrogel Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olay
Collagen Peptide MAX Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Collagen Peptide MAX Visibly Firming Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Olay
Collagen Peptide Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Collagen Peptide Visibly Firming Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Medicube
Collagen Wrapping Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush Matte Finish
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Hot Topic
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Pink Slip
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Moroccanoil
Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Care Shampoo with Argan Oil & Cranberry
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Color Care Shampooing au sérum réparateur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Rahua
Color Full™ Shampoo
Shampoo · 9.3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Schauma
Color Glanz Farbschutz-Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Color Herbalia Blond Naturel
80 g + 40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Color intense
400 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Color Radiance Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Color Shield Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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