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
Cosmia
Crème visage et corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme: viso, mani, corpo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
AmLactin
Crepe Firming Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Summer
CROWE SUN CARE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Rael
Cryo + Soothing Hydrogel Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Cupcakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Curlsmith
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Curl quench + coconut oil conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Vanicream
Daily Facial Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Multi-Correcting Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Reviving Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture
Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture - Sofort einziehende Feuchtigkeitscreme
Lists silicones
Medicube
Deep Reviving Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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