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
Medicube
Deep Vita C Capsule Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Eye Lifting Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
DeliKate Soothing Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Derma Spa Sommer Revival
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
DermaSpa Intensive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Dermo-pediatrics spray application facile SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Desodorante Antitranspirante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Desodorante roll-on
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Winky Lux
Detail Oriented Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Diabetics Dry Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Torriden
DIVE IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Palladio
DOUBLE AGENT MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Double Cleanse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
DOUBLE TROUBLE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Dove Body Love Intensiva
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove Body Love Light Care Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dove body love lotion restoring care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Body Love Rich Nourishment Bodycrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
unilever
DOVE Crème Hydratante Corps Soie Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dove
dove deep moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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