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
Rael
Cryo + Soothing Hydrogel Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
boscia
Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Cuida & Protege Antibacterial
400 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Colombia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Cuidado óleo-nutritivo aceite de argán
500 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Cupcakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Shea Solutions
Curl & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Curlsmith
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Curl Crème
Hair styling · 8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
JVN
Curl Defining Mousse
Hair styling · 6.17 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Curl Defining Styling Soufflé
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Conditioner
Conditioner · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Shampoo
Shampoo · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Curl Glaze Mousse 13
Hair styling · 6.75 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Garnier
Curl Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Curl Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Curl Nourishment Baby Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Curl Nourishment Baby Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Curl Nourishment Detangler Cream
Hair styling · 6.5 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Curl perfect, leave in mask
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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