Glycerin

Name: Glycerin
Brand: DIY & Homemade
Rating: 3.7 (169 reviews)

3.7

169 reviews

64%

would repurchase

3.3/5

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5.0

from

loveintheasylum

10 years ago

I used this for my hair and yowza. See, with my natural hair routine, its just plain ol' wash, condition and a bit of oil for moisturizer and after a day or so its kinky and crispy. So I happened...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

barcodegirl

11 years ago

If you have dry skin, this is a MUST HAVE PRODUCT. I don't want to come off as melodramatic, but this has seriously changed my life. I have horribly dry skin. Tight, flaky, painful, cracked... and...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

blooiejagwa

11 years ago

Edit- this makes an incredible body moisturizer. i mix it into any of my wimpy body lotions, you know the ones that are scented and nothing more? and my dryness is gone! also a bit of vaseline to...

About reviewer (635 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Afrocutie

11 years ago

Very basic product. But for my shoulder length afro (read dry dry dry) distilled water with glycerin is a gift from the gods. When I remember, a mixture of aloe, chamomile, rose hydrosols, my...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

3.0

from

slidingdoors

12 years ago

A few years ago, my lips started to be very sensitive and to chap easily. As part of the process of trying to figure out what was causing them to be so dry and cracked, and to help heal them, I...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0

from

7Out7

12 years ago

I use pure acetone to remove nail polish. It can be harsh and drying. Some bloggers have suggested adding glycerin to acetone to add some moisturizing quality (similar to Zoya's remover). I...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

5.0

from

butterflyashes

12 years ago

As a moisturizer, I mix about 3 parts glycerin with 7 parts distilled water to make a very simple toner that works wonderfully when my DHC toner is too heavy (usually during the summertime). My...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel

5.0

from

evaurie

12 years ago

People! Glycerin is non comedogenic! And the reason of why some of you experienced dryness, is because of a wrong usage! Cosmetic ingredients are no joke, for real, you have to learn how to use it....

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0

from

mooshrimp

12 years ago

I use this to turn powders into eyeliner mostly, or to simply apply my eyeshadows the boldest possible way. I have urban decay's take on this, a double ended wand, and this cheap fix works so much...

About reviewer (234 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Nadelaine

12 years ago

At first I used the glycerin alone on my skin. It cleared my sensitive and dry skin that I've been trying to fight for ages in a matter of two applications. Even though I have dry skin I have an...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown

5.0

from

MissLerina

12 years ago

PROS - helps rid of psoriasis - great for setting makeup - helps foundation apply more easily CONS - none COMMENTS I can't believe it took so long for me to start using this. This...

About reviewer (574 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

3.0

from

Thegoodbadugly

12 years ago

I have combination skin that is dehydrated and easily irritated by friction; in general, I suffer from allergic dermatitis and suspect that I'm in a pre-rosacea state. I also tried this as a...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

jaymovez

12 years ago

I've wanted to try using glycerin & water as a moisturizer since I cannot tolerate any moisturizers, and for me, it turned out pretty good. I have acne-prone skin, and I couldn't use any...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

1.0

from

alexju

13 years ago

I thought that I have a weird skin, but after I see the post from you guys, I know that I am not alone. Thanks. I am one of the person who cannot tolerate glycerin on my face. Any cleanser or...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

3.0

from

Horny

13 years ago

I tried this last night after reading it was used to accelerate skin barrier repair in an experiment where the skin was subjected to harsh treatments. I mixed 1 part glycerin with 1 part water and...

About reviewer (201 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel

4.0

from

gommiebears

13 years ago

Basically I use this in the summer when it is super humid and the thought of using lotion would gross me out. I apply this immediately after a shower and I would remain ash free for the whole day....

About reviewer (434 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Dark, Cool

HairBlack, Kinky, Fine

EyesBrown

1.0

from

mcolon

13 years ago

I was trying to use glycerin as a moisturizer.(water: glycerin) (3:1 ratio & 5:1 ratio) but it was either to sticky or it didn't moisturize enough. I just gave up on it because it made my skin look...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

KimberlyDoll10

13 years ago

Glycerin is used in many skin care and cosmetic products. However, I do not think this would be a good idea to use on my acne prone sensitive skin so I do not use it in terms of skin care. I got...

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

Sophia1105

13 years ago

Skincare-wise, regarded as a humectant. In health care I have seen this used as an osmotic. Used in eye drops, pre-op, for pt. with glaucoma, used orally for pt with increased ICP as an...

About reviewer (295 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

LactoseOverdose

13 years ago

I've tried using this as a setting/moisture spay and found that it did nothing for me. A few weeks ago I pulled this out and added a few drops do my lotion that I usually put on my feet. (Bath and...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesHazel