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
Medik8
Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Differin
Daily Refreshing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Daily Resurfacing Lotion with 2% Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
TePe
Daily Toothpaste, Mild pepparmint
75 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo
385 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Amino Curl Define Soft Touch Curl Cream
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Bond Strength Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Cucumber Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · 28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Volume & Fullness Conditioner
Conditioner · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dance zero%
475 ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Lip & Cheek Tint-Rich Crimson
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Dark Spot Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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