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
Laura Geller
Free Mini Kajal Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Laura Geller
Free Spackle Illuminating Under Eye Primer
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Freeman
Freeman cucumber peel off mask
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Fresh Aloe & Lily
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TheraBreath
Fresh Breath Oral Rinse
Lists fragrance
Camille Rose
Fresh Curl
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Schauma
Fresh it Up! Shampoo
40 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
fresh mint mouth wash
250ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance
The Body Shop
Fresh Nude Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
St. Ives
Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub
Exfoliant · 6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Fresh Start Gel Facial Cleanser For All Skin Types
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Original Source
fresh water mint and guarana
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Frissonner dans les vagues rafraîchissantes
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Frizz Control Moisturizing Lotion
Hair styling · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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