Polyglycerin-3
Polyglycerin-3 is a humectant ingredient. It’s in 70 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, lip and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Polyglycerin-3: used to hold water in the product and on skin.
What it does
Contains Polyglycerin-3: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36714, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as triglycerol.
Products that contain Polyglycerin-3
Live Tinted
HUESKIN Serum Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Insatiable Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists exfoliating acid
Kjaer Weis
Invisible Touch Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Korean Glass Skin Collagen Ginseng Face Mask - Clear
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Mario Badescu
Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Lip Treatment Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Cien
Lips
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, carmine (from insects), coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
r.e.m. beauty
Mélange À Trois Blush & Highlight Stick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Melting Moisture Masque
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Mario Badescu
Mint Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nautical Nonsense Palette
Lists silicones
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Oat Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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