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
Dermophil
Crème mains réparateur intense formule indienne
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dermophil
Crème Mains Réparation Forte
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Crème Mains Réparatrice
100 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains SOS mains abîmées
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
La Roche-Posay
Creme para Olheiras La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Olhos
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème pieds
0.075 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème pieds anti-dessèchement
0.075 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
johnson-johnson
crème pieds très secs et abîmés
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Crème pieds très secs et abîmés
100 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Cien
Crème pour la peau Classic
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Crème pour la peau soft Cien
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
70 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
crème pour les mains
1 · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Crème pour les mains
100 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Crème pour les mains soin anti-âge
125ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Lait FPS 50+ Sensitive
200 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Spray FPS 50+ Sensitive
270 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivéa
Crème protectrice pour le change
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
L’Occitane
Crème réjouissante miel & citron
8ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Creme Seife Ginger & Lemon
500ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme Soft
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme Soft Savon Soin
100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème solaire enfant FPS50+
100 ml · Label from France, Netherlands and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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