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
Deliplus
Crema reparadora de grietas para pies
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pond’s
Crema S
200 g · Label from Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Deliplus
Crema solar
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
crema solar facial
50ml · Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Sun dance
Crema solare 50+ spray
200 ml · Label from Austria, Germany and Italy · Lists chemical UV filters
Nivea
Creme
Moisturizer · 1 oz · Lists fragrance
Auchan
Crème Anti-âge jour bio à l’huile d’Argan et acide hyaluronique
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Cosmia
Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Creme Anti-Idade para Olhos L’oréal Paris Revitalift Hialurônico 15g
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Nivea
Creme Body, Face, and Hand Cream Tin
Body lotion · 8.4 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Desert Essence
Crème capillaire boucles souples à la noix de coco
190 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme care
250 ml / 260 g · Label from Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme care Soap
1pcs · Label from Belgium, Germany and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Créme corps hydratante
0.3 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Crème corps réparatrice
0.3 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect soin hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect surgras
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de douche Sensitive
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Creme de douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de jour anti-rides Q10
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème de jour cien
100ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Crème de jour ultra riche sans rinçage
300ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Diadermine
Crème de jour, Cible les rides Lift + Lissage immédiat
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Crème de soin hydratante
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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