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
LOOPS
Dark Spot Mask
30 g · Lists exfoliating acid
Gold Bond
Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream
Body lotion · 2 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Dark Spot Serum with Niacinamide
Serum · Lists silicones
Axe
Dark Temptation Face & Body Soap
100 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Davids
Davids Natural ToothPaste
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Davines
Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Versed
Day Dissolve Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Fat and the Moon
Day to Day Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
BYOMA
De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Freeman
De-Puffing Hydrogel Under Eye Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Fragrance Free
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Lemongrass + Juniper Berry
Body lotion · Lists essential oils
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Peppermint + Clary Sage
Body lotion · Lists essential oils
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Cationic Hydration Interlink
Deep Brilliance Reconstruct
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Neutrogena
Deep Clean
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Gentle Facial Scrub
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
Cetaphil
Deep Cleansing Bar 3PK
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Deep Cleansing Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Watsons
Deep cleansing micellar conditioner
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
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