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 lavant parfum cerise et fraise
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel limpeza - rosto + barba
100 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nuvel
Gel limpiador facial
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Caudalie
Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid+Aloe Vera
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cerave
Gel Moussant Cerave
88ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
Biactol
Gel nettoyant action rapide
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel nettoyant au charbon multi-purifiant Pure Power 5 en 1
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cosmia
Gel nettoyant intime apaisant
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel nettoyant intime fraîcheur
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel nettoyant pour les mains Olive
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel nettoyant visage
0.15 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel peaux sensibles bacti fresh
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Gel Wet Shine Fructis 02
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Gel-Champú de baño dermoprotector
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel. Douche solide, avoine et sarrasin
100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Venus
gels douches
500 ml · Label from Algeria · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Signal
Gencives Fortes
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Algenist
GENIUS Liquid Collagen Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid
Biore
Gentle & Breathable Acne-Prone Cleanser
Cleanser · 6.77 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle & pure hand soap
500ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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