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
Essence
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Black Mascara
Lists silicones
Missha
Essence Sunscreen SPF43+
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Essentially Enriched Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Essentially Enriched Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
eucerin eczema relief
Lists fragrance allergens
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
EO
Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + Lemon
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
EO
Everyone Lotion Lavender + Aloe - Hand | Face| Body
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Clinique
Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Haruharu Wonder
Exosome Peptide Resilience Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Henkel
Expert 3D Cellulaire Crème de Nuit Régénératrice
Lists fragrance, silicones
Henkel
Expert Cellulaire 3D Crème Fondamentale Reconstituante Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
henkel
Expert Rides 3D Activateur Hyaluronique Crème Anti-rides Nuit
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Extra Super Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Nivea
EXTRA WHITE PORE MINIMISER MUD FOAM
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Mad Hippie
Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer 3D Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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