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Glycerin

Glycerin

humectant

The most widely used humectant in skincare. Draws water from the environment and deeper skin layers to hydrate the surface. Found in nearly every well-formulated moisturizer.

Benefits

Hydrates, softens, strengthens barrier, non-comedogenic

Risks & concerns

None at typical concentrations. Can feel sticky at very high percentages.

Best for

Dry skin Oily skin Combination skin Sensitive skin Normal skin

Targets these concerns

dryness

Found in (38)

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SkinCeuticals

C E Ferulic

93/100
A

La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast Baume B5+

90/100
A

La Roche-Posay

Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ (Fragrance-Free)

89/100
A

CeraVe

Moisturizing Cream

88/100
A

La Roche-Posay

Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+

87/100
A

Drunk Elephant

Protini Polypeptide Cream

86/100
A

SVR

Sebiaclear Serum

86/100
A

The Ordinary

Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

86/100
A

Paula's Choice

Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment

86/100
A

CeraVe

Foaming Facial Cleanser

85/100
A

Avene

Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

85/100
A

The Ordinary

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

85/100
A

P20

Suncare for Kids SPF50+

85/100
A

Isntree

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

85/100
A

Eucerin

UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream

84/100
A

La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Sensitive Cream

84/100
A

Avene

Intense Protect SPF50+

84/100
A

The Ordinary

Squalane Cleanser

83/100
A

Colorescience

Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF50

83/100
A

Beauty of Joseon

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+

82/100
B

Vichy

Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily SPF50+ PA++++

82/100
B

SVR

Sun Secure Blur SPF50+

80/100
B

CeraVe

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF30

80/100
B

The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

79/100
B

Garnier

Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti-Dark Spots & Anti-Pollution Fluid SPF50+

79/100
B

Australian Gold

Botanical Tinted Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF50

79/100
B

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+ SPF 30

78/100
B

Eucerin

Oil Control Sun Gel-Cream Dry Touch SPF50+

78/100
B

Vichy

Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum

77/100
B

Anessa

Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF50+ PA++++

77/100
B

Supergoop

Glowscreen SPF40

76/100
B

Skin Aqua

UV Super Moisture Milk SPF50+ PA++++

73/100
B

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Water Gel

72/100
B

Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Cream

71/100
C

La Roche-Posay

Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF60 (US)

70/100
C

Olay

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

65/100
C

Garnier

Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1

62/100
C

Nivea

Creme (Original)

58/100

Technical details

INCI name
Glycerin
CAS Number
56-81-5
Category
humectant
Comedogenic rating
0/5