Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 8 products on Poliage, most often lip, foundation and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 83873, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
r.e.m. beauty
Blur Butter Lip Balm
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
EmpowerGloss Ultra-Glossy Lip Serum
Lip · Lists fragrance
The Ordinary
HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Neurotouch Symmetry Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Moisturizing Matte Lip Tint
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
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