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
Baxter of California
EXFOLIATING BODY WASH
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Exfotonic gel exfoliant effet peau neuve
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Haruharu Wonder
Exosome Peptide Resilience Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · Lists coconut derivatives
Diadermine
Expert 3D Cellulaire Crème de Nuit Régénératrice
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Diadermine
Expert Cellulaire 3D Crème Fondamentale Reconstituante Jour
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Vademecum
Expert Complet 10
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Diadermine
Expert Rides 3D Activateur Hyaluronique Crème Anti-rides Nuit
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Express Body Lotion
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Express Body Lotion 48h
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Express Hydration body lotion
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Zendium
Extra Fresh
15ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance
Dove
Extra Fresh 48H
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sensodyne
Extra Fresh Toothpaste
75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Le Petit Marseilliais
Extra Gentle Coconut Shower and Bath Cream
Body wash · 650 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Extra Gentle Daily Scrub
Exfoliant · 6oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Extra Strength Medicated Body Lotion
Body lotion · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rimmel London
Extra Super Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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