Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate is an emollient ingredient. It’s in 19 products on Poliage, most often lip, moisturizer and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 76027, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Kate Somerville
+Retinol Firming Eye Wrinkle Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Continuous Color Lipstick
Lip · Lists retinoid, parabens
Maybelline
Cover Stick Corrector Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
MAC
Frost Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Glaze Daze Lip Gloss-Rose Tea
Lip · Lists silicones
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Balance
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Lip Veil Cushion Lightweight Lipstick-Crimson
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Magic Root Cover Up Temporary Dark Root Concealer Spray - Medium Blonde
Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Skin Smoothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
COVERGIRL
Smoothers Moisturizing Concealer Stick
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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