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
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Equate
Advanced Recovery Skin Care Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Eucerin
Advanced Repair Hand Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Goji Peptide Perfecting Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Cream with bakuchiol
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Eye Balm
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Resveratrol Q10 Night Repair Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Gold Bond
Age Renew Antioxidant Defense Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
AGE RENEW CREPE CORRECTOR HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Tatcha
Ageless Revitalizing Neck Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Naturium
AHA Exfoliating Mask 10%
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Clinique
All About Clean 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask + Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Burt’s Bees
Almond & Milk Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Almond Milk & Green Apple Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
almond milk & honey
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
ALMOND MILK & HONEY For Sensitive, Dry Skin
Lists fragrance
The Body Shop
Aloe Caring Roll-on Deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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