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
Cosmia
Gel douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin protect
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel douche solide algue sauvage & criste marine
100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Gel douche soyeux
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mas
Gel douche surgras
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Gel Fraîcheur
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel gingival première dent
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Gel higiene íntima hidratante
500 ml · Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
GEL HYDROALCOOLIQUE POUR L’ANTISEPSIE DES MAINS
100ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists drying alcohol
Auchan
Gel intime
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Gel intimo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux baby
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux Nourisson et bébés
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Le Chat
Gel lavant douceur fruitée à la pêche
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Le Chat
Gel lavant douceur pure à l’hamamélis
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains - eco recharge
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Gel lavant mains à l’eau de tilleul bio
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel Lavant Mains Fleur des Prés & Bruyère
190 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant mains parfum floral
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains pure
0.3 l · Label from France, World and Espagne · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains sans parfum
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel lavant mains Sureau
2 L · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant parfum banane et fraise
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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