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
L’Oréal
Elseve anti-casse démélant réparateur
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve color-vive
1 · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Elsève Fibralogy Air
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
L’Oréal
Elsève Homme Lotion Protectrice Fortifiante
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Huile Extraordinaire Shampooing crème nutrition
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive caída resist x3
Label from Mexico · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’oreal
Elvive conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Elvive dream legnths
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’oreal
elvive shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Emulsion hydratante tellement differente
Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Endless Waves Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Endless Waves Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser
Body wash · 300mL · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser + Restorative Body Cream
Body wash · 500mL · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Fa
Energizing Sport Active Fresh
100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
energy 24h FRESH EFFECT
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Energy Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Energy Boosting Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Garnier
Enfant sensitive expert + Spf 50+ Spay
150 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Lubriderm
English
16 oz (453g) · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vanicream
Enhanced Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Jergens
Enriching Shea Butter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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