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
Eucerin
eucerin eczema relief
Lists fragrance allergens
Eucerin
Eucerin Lip Activ Soin Actif Levres Stick 4.8G (lip Care)
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
Eucerin lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
Eucerin skin calming cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
Eucerin, Roughness Relief Lotion, Fragrance Free
Lists exfoliating acid
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Foundation · 1 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dove
even tone moisturising cream
1 · Label from South Africa · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Bond Repair Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Every Man Jack Bar Soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Supergoop!
Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
FORIA
Everyday Body Wash with Organic Botanicals
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
everyone
everyone 3in1 soap
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + Lemon
Label from World · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Lotion Lavender + Aloe - Hand | Face| Body
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Soap Lavender + Aloe
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
Evolution of smooth shea better 24H moisture body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pestle & Mortar
Exfoliate
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Thayers
Exfoliating 2% AHA Toner with Witch Hazel
Toner · 12 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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