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
Nivea
crème solaire visage nivea
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’occitane
crème ultra riche corps
200 ml · Label from France and Reunion · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’occitane
Crème ultra riche corps - peau seches et peau sensibles
200ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Shiseido
Crème ultra-hydratante invisible Shiseido
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Crème Visage Corps Mains
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Cosmia
Crème visage et corps
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme: viso, mani, corpo
75 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Cien
Cremedusche Sensitiv
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Cremegel Hydro
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Alverde
Cremeöl-Lotion INTENSIV
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien
Cremeseife
300 g · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance
Aldi
Cremeseife - Olive & Aloe Vera
150 g · Label from Belgium and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Cremeseife Beeren & Vanille
500 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Cremeseife Mandelblüte
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cremeseife Mandelblütenduft
2000 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Cremeseife Sensitive
150 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Cremeseife Sensitive (mit Aloe Vera)
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cremeseife Sensitive mit Aloe Vera
500ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
Crepe Firming Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · 12 oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Crest
Crest+scope complete
178 g · Label from Venezuela · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Summer
CROWE SUN CARE
250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Cherries & Chia Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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