Humectant

Glycerin

Also known as Glycerine

One of the most effective and gentle moisturisers. It draws water into the skin.

Irritation: GentleRarely causes irritation.
Pore-clogging: 0 out of 5
Pregnancy: No specific caution flagged.

Other names on labels

Glycerine, Glycerol

Found in

CeraVe Moisturising Cream#2 on label
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturising Lotion#2 on label
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser#2 on label
Cetaphil Moisturising Cream#2 on label
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser#2 on label
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser#2 on label
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream#2 on label
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream#2 on label
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturiser#2 on label
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer#2 on label
Pond's Super Light Gel Moisturiser#2 on label
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam#2 on label
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream#2 on label
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser#3 on label
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel#3 on label
Dr. Sheth's Centella & Niacinamide Moisturizer#3 on label
Dr. Sheth's Cica & Ceramide Overnight Repair Serum#3 on label
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask#3 on label
Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sorbet Creme#3 on label
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer#3 on label
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel#3 on label
Simple Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash#3 on label
Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster#3 on label
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator#4 on label
Clinique Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter#4 on label
Minimalist 2% Salicylic Acid + LHA Face Wash#4 on label
Minimalist 10% Vitamin C Face Serum#4 on label
Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5X#4 on label
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic#4 on label
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution#5 on label
Minimalist 2% Salicylic Acid Serum#5 on label
Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild#6 on label
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA#6 on label
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%#6 on label
The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Ultra Light Gel SPF 50#7 on label
Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA++++#8 on label
Minimalist SPF 50 Multi-Vitamin Sunscreen#8 on label
Re'equil Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen Gel SPF 50#8 on label
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5#8 on label
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+#11 on label
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+#11 on label
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+#12 on label
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex#15 on label

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For information only, not medical advice. Always patch-test new products and see a dermatologist for skin conditions.