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
Rovectin
Conditioning Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Ginger Lily Farms
Conditioning Hand Soap
12 FL OZ · Lists coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Lawless
Conseal The Deal Lightweight, Long-Wear Everyday Concealer with Caffeine
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Nivea
Control de brillo
Label from Colombia · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask With Salicylic Acid + Charcoal
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Hawaiian Tropic
Cool aloe gel after sun
200 mL · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dibs Beauty
Cool Blush Cheek Stain
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cool Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dontodent
Cool Fresh Mundspray
15 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Cool Power Gel Douche Cryo-Caps™ -4°C (Format XL)
300 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
NIVEA Men
COOl Rasierschaum
200 ml / 193 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Cooling Aqua Jelly
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Axe
Copper santal
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Cora
Cora : savon de Marseille
2x100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Corps Lait hydratant Huiles merveilleuses Argan & Camélia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Essence
CORRECT & CONCEAL Anti Redness Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
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