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
Vanicream
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Thayers
Gentle Cleanser & pH Balancing Face Wash
Cleanser · 8 oz · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Cleanser · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Repairing Post-Acne Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Vanicream
Gentle Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Gentle Foaming Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Honest Beauty
Gentle Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
Gentle Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle Hand Wash Antibacterial
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Marcelle
Gentle Makeup Remover Pads for Sensitive Eyes
85 · Label from Czech Republic · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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