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
Renee Rouleau
Firm + Repair Overnight Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olay
Firming & Hydrating Body Lotion with Collagen
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gold Bond
Firming Neck & Chest Age Renew Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Cashmere Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Night Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Firming Serum (with Retinal 0.1%)
Serum · 30ml · Lists retinoid
Maybelline
Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer
Concealer · 0.66 ounces · Lists parabens, silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Spring Valley
Flaxseed Oil
Label from outside the U.S. · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Séphora
Fleur de coton crème lavante mains
240ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Flor de Laranjeira & óleo de abacate
400ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
r.e.m. beauty
Flourishing Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Flower Fix Bi-Phase Hydrating Oil Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Flower Milk Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Neutrogena
fluida corpo, idratazione intensa
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vademecum
Fluor et plantes (sauge, mélisse, thym)
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
CardioSmile
Fluoride Free Toothpaste
4oz · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Good Wipes
Flushable Wipes Lavender Scent
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Alverde
Flüssigseife Bio-Minze und Bio-Bergamotte Nachfüllbeutel
500 ml · Label from Austria · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Alverde
Flüssigseife Bio-Minze und Bio-Orange
300 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Flüssigseife Bio-Olive & Bio-Orange
300 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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