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
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Алоэ Superfood
390 мл · Label from Russia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis, Banana hair food, hair mask
390 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier Skin Naturals Vitamin C Face Wash
Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Garnier SkinActive Hydra Bomb Tissuemasker
31g · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Garnier SkinActive Pure Charcoal Tissuemasker
28 g · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Garnier SkinActive PureActive
400ml · Label from Argentina · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier solar ambre anti-age super UV
50 ml · Label from Italy · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 - Cerise, Karité Pur et Amande Douce
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert et 5 Plantes Bienfaisantes
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Garnier whole blend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnigr Whole Blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mercadona
Gel - champú bebé para pieles atópicas
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel à raser
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel à raser peau sensible
200 ml (193 g) · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CANNUKA
Gel Balm Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel coiffant fixation béton
0.252 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Cosmia
Gel coiffant fixation extrême
0.252 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Cosmia
Gel coiffant fixation forte
0.252 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Deliplus
Gel corporal infantil
600 ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Gel Creme Hidratante para Área dos Olhos Neutrogena Hydro Boost com 15g
15 g · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Gel Custard
Hair styling · 12.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Gel da barba
200ml 193g · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Gel de argán
500 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel de baño
1L · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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