Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 5,735 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Nivea
After Sun Hidratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
NARS
Afterglow Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
AXE
Aftershave Black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Age Bright Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Pai
Age Confidence Eye Cream for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Age Defence Men’s Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
L’Oréal
Age defender
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Age Defender Dual Action Exfoliating Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Nivea
Age Defense Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Age Defense Instant Hydrating Face Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Blossom + Leaf Toning Refresher
Toner · Lists essential oils
Olay
Age Defying Classic Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Olay
Age Defying Classic Night Cream Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Goji Peptide Perfecting Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Instant Rejuvenate & Firm Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Cream with bakuchiol
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Eye Balm
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Resveratrol Q10 Night Repair Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
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