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
Neutrogena
Handcrem mit Nordic Berry
Lists fragrance, silicones
Ombia
Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Balea
Handcreme Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palmolive
Håndsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hanskin
Hanskin Cleansing Foam & Blackhead 120ml
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Haute Exigence Jour
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Ofra
HD Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
HEALING FOOT CREAM
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Body Lotion & Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Cream Jar
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
essence
Hello, good stuff cica face cream
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
hemp body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
hemp lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
hempz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Deliplus
Hidratante
Lists fragrance allergens
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
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