Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 5,735 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
ala maison sweet almond soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
alaffia
Lists fragrance
SKINTIFIC
Alaska Volcano Blackhead&Pore Deep Cleansing Clay Mask Stick
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Alba Botanica
Alba Botanica More Moisture Shampoo
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
All About Clean Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Botanics
All Bright Cleansing Foam Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Null
all clean
Lists coconut derivatives
Heimish
All Clean Balm Mandarin
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, silicones
Estrid
All Glow‘d Up Vegan Sugar Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Little Seed Farm
All Natural Deodorant Cream Activated Charcoal
Deodorant · Lists essential oils
SHEGLAM
All-In-One 24k Multi-Effect Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Bronner’s
All-One Zitrus-Orange Reine Naturseife
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
allergy relief
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Almond Milk & Green Apple Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
almond milk & honey
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
ALMOND MILK & HONEY For Sensitive, Dry Skin
Lists fragrance
The Body Shop
Almond Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Clinique
Almost Powder Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 18
Foundation · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
The Body Shop
Aloe Caring Roll-on Deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Holika Holika
Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Fructis
Aloe Hydro Bomb Kräftigendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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