Glyceryl Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,137 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, mascara and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An ester of glycerin and stearic acid. Keeps oil and water blended and softens skin.
What it does
Contains Glyceryl Stearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glyceryl Stearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34103, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as glyceryl monostearate and glyceroli monostearas.
Products that contain Glyceryl Stearate
Yves Rocher
Creme main sensuelle vanille
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L’Occitane
Crème mains - peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
crème mains à la camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Neutrogena
Crème mains absorption express
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-âge 2 en 1
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Cacao & Orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Crème mains calendula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves rocher
Crème mains et ongles sublimatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème mains hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Crème mains Karité 20%
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Crème Mains Réparatrice
Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Creme para Olheiras La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Olhos
Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème pieds
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème pieds anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Crème pour les mains soin anti-âge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Lait FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Spray FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
crème solaire visage nivea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Crème Visage Corps Mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
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