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
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Body Lotion
Body lotion · 4.5 oz · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Diadermine
Diadermine Bi-Phase Express Oogreinigingslotion
125ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists exfoliating acid
dial
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dial
dial blue
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dial
dial cherry blossom hand soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dignity Bar Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Disappearing Act Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Torriden
DIVE IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Soothing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beiersdorf
Dobbeldusch Sport 250ml
250 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Versed
Doctor’s Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Hey Honey
Don't Miss A Spot Propolis Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Doposole Hydrate
200 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Pixi
Double Cleanse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Double Serum
100 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Double Stem Cell Repair 11-in-1 Serum With Essential Oil
30ml · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Double Stem Cell Repair 11-in-1 Serum Without Essential Oil
30ml · Lists exfoliating acid
Essence
DOUBLE TROUBLE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Douche 3 en 1 corps-visage-cheveux Agrumes verts
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Le Petit Marseillais
Douche Baume de soin Nutrition intense
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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