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
Nivea
EXTRA WHITE PORE MINIMISER MUD FOAM
100 g · Label from Vietnam · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Extra Whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Extra-Firming Emulsion
3 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, silicones
Winky Lux
ExtravaLash Bold Black Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Garnier
Extreme Control Anti-Humidity Aerosol Hair Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Mad Hippie
Eye Cream
Eye cream · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Bliss
Eye Do All Things Hydrating & Brightening Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Maelove
Eye Enhancer De-Puffing Peptide Cream
Eye cream · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Wrap Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · 0.5 oz · Lists silicones
Westman Atelier
Eye Want You Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fa
Fa kids
250ml · Label from Slovakia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Bliss
Fab Foaming 2-in-1 Gel Facial Cleanser & Exfoliator
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
skin doctor
Face & body sun protection. sun cream with vit E
1 · Label from Kuwait · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
face mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COOLA
Face Sunscreen Lotion - White Tea
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Facestudio Master Conceal
Concealer · Lists silicones
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