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
Cien
Crème main Verveine et citron
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Crème mains
75 ml · Label from France and Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Occitane
Crème mains - peaux sèches
150mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Crème mains - peaux sèches - karite 20%
50mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
crème mains à la camomille
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Neutrogena
Crème mains absorption express
75 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
0.1 l · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-âge 2 en 1
0.1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-dessèchement
0.1 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
100ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Crème mains calendula
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Clémentine & Epices édition limitée
30 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Roger & Gallet
Crème mains et ongles Rose
30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves rocher
Crème mains et ongles sublimatrice
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Crème mains hand cream
10ml · Label from Hong Kong · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Crème mains hydratante
0.1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Neutrogena
Crème mains hydratante concentrée
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Neutrogena
Crème mains hydratante concentrée Formule Norvégienne
50 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
Yves Rocher
Crème mains hydratante longue durée
75 ml · Label from Belgium and France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Pur Arnica
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Crème mains Karité 20%
10 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème mains nourrissante
0.1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Yves Rocher
crème mains nourrissante eau d’arnica bio
75ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Occitane
Crème Mains Peaux Sèches 20% Beurre de Karité
150ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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