Glycerin is a humectant, which means it pulls water into your skin and holds it there. That's the main thing it does for you. It's also a thickener, so it helps give products their texture. You'll find it in almost everything because it's cheap, effective, and works well with other ingredients. It doesn't do much on its own, but it's solid at keeping skin from feeling tight and dry. It's been used in skincare forever. Most people tolerate it fine, though occasionally someone finds it makes their skin feel sticky or breaks them out. That's rare enough that it's worth trying if you haven't before.
Ingredient
Glycerin
Listed functions (EU CosIng): denaturant, hair conditioning, humectant, masking, oral care, perfuming, skin protecting, viscosity controlling
Products with Glycerin
33 active products. Cards link to a dupe page where one exists.
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 354.9 ml
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 354.9 ml
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · 354.9 ml
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · 59.2 ml
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · 14.8 ml
Paula's Choice
10% Niacinamide Booster
Serum · 19.8 ml · $53.00
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CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · 70.9 g
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Serum · 29.6 ml
e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Face Cream
Moisturizer · 50 g · $13.00
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Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 30 ml · $17.00
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The Inkey List
Caffeine Eye Cream
Eye cream · 15 ml · $14.00
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Paula's Choice
CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment
Serum · 29.6 ml · $48.75
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Naturium
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Toner · 120 ml · $19.00
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Eucerin
Advanced Repair Cream
Moisturizer · 453.6 g
Neutrogena
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum, 1 Fl. Oz
Serum · 29.6 ml
Aveeno
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Face Moisturizer, For Sensitive Skin, 1.7 Oz
Moisturizer · 48.2 g
Neutrogena
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel with Signature Fragrance 1.7 Oz
Moisturizer · 48.2 g
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 453.6 g
Neutrogena
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Face Wash, Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleansing Gel, 16 Fl. Oz
Cleanser · 473.2 ml
Neutrogena
Neutrogena® Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50, 3 Fl. Oz
Sunscreen · 88.7 ml
Neutrogena
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream, 0.5 Fl. Oz
Eye cream · 14.8 ml
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Serum · 30 ml · $9.90
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Good Molecules
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 30ml
Serum · 30 ml · $6.00
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Good Molecules
Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum 30ml
Serum · 30 ml · $6.00
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The Inkey List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · 30 ml · $13.00
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The Inkey List
Hyaluronic Acid Serum - 30ml
Serum · 30 ml · $13.00
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The Inkey List
Starter Retinol Serum
Serum · 30 ml · $15.00
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Paula's Choice
CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · 198.1 ml · $28.00
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Vanicream
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 226.8 g
Maelove
Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum
Serum · 29.6 ml · $32.95
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First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · 170.1 g · $42.00
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Supergoop!
Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Sunscreen · 44.4 ml · $40.00
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Thayers
ROSE PETAL FACIAL TONER
Toner · 340.2 g
This is general information about ingredients and prices, not medical advice. Patch test new products and talk to a dermatologist about skin conditions.