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
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lait autobronzant
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
Lait corps hydratant nourrissant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps hydratant réparateur
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Lait corps nutrition intense Nordic Berry
Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps ultra nourrissant au Beurre de karité et à l’huile de mangue
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Lait de toilette douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Cosmia
Lait démaquillant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson & Johnson
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Lait hydratant douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant Douceur peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant Réparateur & Soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Lait nourrissant Corps Olive mythique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Lait pour le corps Deep Care Complex
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Beiersdorf
Lait réparateur SOS & Care 48h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
LAIT U
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Les plaisirs nature
Lait velouté Huile d’olive AOC Provence
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Lash ‘N Roll Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash Beats Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lash Besties 2-In-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Fusion Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
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