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
Auchan
Gel douche et bain Olive
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel douche extra-doux lait coco hydratant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant au savon noir et éclats d’argan
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel Douche Gommant Aux Noyaux D´abricot
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant aux pépins de framboise
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Gel douche gommant doux
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel douche gommant énergisant mangue coriandre
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gourmand à la guimauve
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gourmand au tendre caramel
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Gel douche Hammam parfum argan
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Gel Douche Homme Dark Tempation 5-en-1 Fraîcheur & Parfum 24h
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
GEL DOUCHE LAIT ET OLIVE
500 ML · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
GEL DOUCHE MÛRE SAUVAGE et GRENADE
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche nourrisant à l’extrait d’argan et à l’eau de fleur d’oranger
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche oriental
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel douche pamplemousse rose
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum caramel
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum cerise et jasmin
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum marshmallow
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum mûre et grenade
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum olive
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Gel douche Sanex Zéro % - Peaux Normales
220 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel douche Sensitive
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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