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
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Homme Hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Hydratant Lot 2 x 750ml
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Hypoallergénique 2x400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 750ml Lot de 2
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin à l’Huile d’Amande Lot 2x400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin et Eclat Surgras 750ml
750 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin Infusée à l’Huile d’Argan Lot 2x400ML
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Amande
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 750ml
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Argan 2x750ml
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 750ml Lot de 2
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Glowing Après Shampoing Lotus Rose
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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