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
Auchan
Dentifrice aux plantes
0.075 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Sensodyne
Dentifrice cure sensibilité, Soulage et protège les dents sensibles
Label from Algeria and France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sensodyne
Dentifrice désensibilisant
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Marvis
Dentifrice Jasmin Mint
85 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aquafresh
Dentifrice Junior 6-8 ans
75 ml · Label from France and Gabon · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Dentifrice liquide enfant goût orange
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
oral B
dentifrice oral b
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Oral-B
Dentifrice Pro Expert Dents Fortes
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Sensodyne
Dentifrice Repare & Protège Novamin
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Dentifrice Sensibilité Gencives Blancheur
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Dentifrice Soin Complet Triple Action
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
Dentifrice triple protection blancheur
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vademecum
Dentifrice Vademecum biographie sensibilité
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Dentífrico infantil + 2 años
75 ml · Label from Morocco, Spain and Espagne · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Dentífrico infantil +6 años
Label from Romania and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
DM
Dentodent Mundspülung
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Déo pour tout le corps
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Alverde
Deo Roll-On Sensitiv
50 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Baxter of California
DEODORANT - CEDARWOOD AND OAKMOSS ESSENCE
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Baxter of California
DEODORANT - CITRUS & HERBAL MUSK
Deodorant · 2.65 OZ · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Baxter of California
DEODORANT - ITALIAN LIME & POMEGRANATE ESSENCE
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Deodorant Extra Fresh
85g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, silicones
Lacura
DEODORANT FEELING FRESH
50ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cora
déodorant fraicheur
50 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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