Ingredients

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

GEL DE BAÑO - AVENA CON VITAMINA B3 (PIEL SENSIBLE)

750 ml · Label from Morocco, Portugal and Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel de ducha 0%

750 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel de ducha zero% piel sensible

Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Gel de Limpeza Anti-idade Lóreal Revitalift Hialurônico

250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

GEL DE LIMPEZA CERAVE ACNE CONTROL PELE OLEOSA A ACNEICA 140G

140 g · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g

454 g · Label from Brazil · Lists coconut derivatives

Gel de Limpeza Facial Neutrogena Hydro Boost

150 ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Gel de Limpeza Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho

150 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

gel de limpeza refrescante

150 ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Gel désincrustant visage

100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

Gel douche & Bain dermo hypo-allergenic, 0% savon

Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Gel douche 2-en-1 corps et cheveux

200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche 3 en 1 Pure Relax

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche a l’eau de coco

0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Le Petit Marseillais

gel douche avec du lait et de l’abricot

400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche classic

0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche comcombre et aloe vera

0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel Douche Cool Down

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

GEL DOUCHE CREME

600 ML · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Gel douche délassant à l’extrait de bourgeons de figuier & aloe vera

200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives

GEL DOUCHE ET BAIN A LA MÛRE SAUVAGE et A LA GRENADE

0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche et bain Cerise et Jasmin

0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche et bain INSTANT VOLUPTUEUX

0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche et bain lait hydratant à la fleur de coton

0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

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