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
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Kjaer Weis
Im-Possible Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
Indigo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara - Black
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
NARS
Insatiable Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists exfoliating acid
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Intense Curl Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Naturium
Intense Overnight Sleeping Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
intense repair
Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Intensif 7 jours Lait Hydratant Apaisant au L-Bifidus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Non-greasy Lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Nourishing Moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
AmLactin
Intensive Healing Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Intensive Healing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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