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 22, 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
Gold Bond Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gold bond hand cream
Lists fragrance, silicones
gold bond ultimate
Lists parabens, silicones
gold bond ultimate diabetics dry skin relief
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gold bond
gold bond ultimate eczema relief
Lists parabens, silicones
Three sisters cafe
GOLD BOND ULTIMATE healing hand cream Net wt 3 oz (85 9)
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid
Dove
Grapefruit & Lemon Balm Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Polish’d
Grapefruit facial wipes
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lancer
Gravity Defying Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Great Lash Big Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Great Lash Royal Blue Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Volumizing Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Washable Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Green Edition Mega Mousse Mascara Eye Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Hand & Nagel Balsam Kamille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
J.R. Watkins
Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Glossier
Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
hand cream bbw
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
cien
hand cream olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Hand Creme Intensive Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Garnier
Hand repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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