Ingredients

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

Enthaarungscreme

125 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, sulfates

EO shower gel french lavender

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

equate antiplaque whitenimg toothpaste

Lists essential oils

Equate Clear Liquid Hand Soap

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Kate Somerville

EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser

Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Espresso Martini Foaming Gel Wash

Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Espresso Martini Mini Shea Sugar Scrub

Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils

Espresso Martini Shea Sugar Scrub

Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils

Espuma de limpieza facial

125 · Label from Paraguay · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Essence 01 Deep Black Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

1 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists drying alcohol, silicones

Essence Extract Toner Cream

Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Essence Ultîme Citrus Oil Luminous Blond Shampooing illuminant

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

Essence Ultime Omega Repair

100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones

ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER

Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Essential Moisture Conditioner

Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Essential Moisture Shampoo

Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

ESSENTIAL SHAMPOO

Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Essentially Enriched Body Cream

Body lotion · 13.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones

Essentially Enriched Body Lotion

Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Essentially Enriched Hand Cream

Body lotion · 2.6 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones

Serum · 30g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens

Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones

Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream SPF 30

120 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

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