Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 207 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, eye cream and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Glyceryl stearate citrate: used to keep oil and water blended and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Glyceryl Stearate Citrate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glyceryl Stearate Citrate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glyceryl Stearate Citrate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 76253, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
alverde
Mamaglück Körperbutter Wilde Malve
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Mango Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Naturopathica
Marshmallow & Probiotic Sensitivity Soothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Liquid Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Moisturizing Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Babo Botanicals
Moisturizing Oat & Calendula Miracle Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Body Butter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Beekman 1802
Mushroom Milk Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
NIVEA
NATURALLY GOOD
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Niacinamide Nachtcreme
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Balea
Niacinamide Tagescreme
Lists chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea body milk
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Intensive Moisture Body Milk 5-in-1 Complete Care (or Nivea Nourishing Body Milk)
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Active Energy Hydraterende Dagcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Men Moisturiser Sensitive
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Protect & Care Intensieve Hydraterende Crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medicube
No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Nourishing & Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Superdrug
Optimum Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Bulldog
Original Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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