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
Sanex
DermoRestore
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
DermoRestore Douche crème peaux abimées, peaux sèches
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dae
Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
Desodorante Antitranspirante
50 ml · Label from Germany and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Desodorante roll-on
1pcs · Label from Germany and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
dessert essence Bulgarian lavender hand and body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
SHEGLAM
Detail Corrector Makeup Remover Swabs
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Winky Lux
Detail Oriented Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Ouai
Detox Clarifying Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dettol
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
SHEGLAM
Dew & Done Skin Tint With SPF20-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
COOLA
Dew Good Illuminating Face Serum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Fenty Skin
Dew N Plump Intense Hydration Slushie Overnight Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Versed
Dew Point Gel-Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer Mineral SPF 50
Sunscreen · 1.7 fl oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · 1.7 fl oz · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Supergoop!
Dewscreen Hydrating Primer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Ole Henriksen
Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Dewy Daisy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dewy Deep Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Nivea
Dewy Lip Care
Lip · 0.18 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dfw deo stk 40ml orig tinker
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Diabetics Dry Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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