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
Curlsmith
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Shampoo
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Frosted Plum Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Frosted Sugar Cookie Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schauma
Frucht & Vitamin Shampoo
2 x 400ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis
Label from Mexico · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
FRUCTIS - Banana Hair Food
390 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Fructis aloe Vera hair food
390ml · Label from Australia and Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Fructis Anti-Pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Coco Water
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis hair food banana
70 · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Fructis Hair Food Banana
390 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Coconut No Frizz
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing antipelliculaire Classic
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant 2 en 1
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant anti pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented 2nd Skin Concealer
Concealer · 0.17 fl oz / 5 ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Full Coverage Water to Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Healthy Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Lip & Cheek Tint
Lip · 0.26 oz / 7.5 g · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Fruits noirs crème mains
30 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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