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
cien
lidl crème de soin hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Caudalie
Lift & Firm Body Cream Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vichy
Liftactiv Nuit Supreme
Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Yeux
Lists silicones
Kenra Professional
Lifting Creme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
California Naturals
Light & Gentle Anti-Irritation Sensitive Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Yardley London
Lily of the Valley Silky Smooth Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Limited Edition Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Strawberry + Kiwi Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cora
Liniment Oléo-Calcaire
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Baume AP+
Body lotion · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
lipikar baume ap+m
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream
Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Liquid Lash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Loción corporal calm
Lists fragrance, silicones
Deliplus
Loción Corporal Hidrata
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Locion corporal hidratacion intensa
Lists silicones
Deliplus
Loción corporal infantil hidratante
Lists fragrance, silicones
Laura Geller
Long-n-Lifted Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Jane Iredale
Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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