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
Erborian
Masque visage sublimant au magnolia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Makeup by Mario
Master Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Henkel
Matt-Paste Strand Matte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oars + Alps
Matte Sunscreen Face Stick with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Doucce
Maxlash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Gold Bond
Medicated Anti-Itch Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Melanin Even Tone Serum Body Wash with Pro-Ceramide
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Melting Moisture Masque
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Deliplus
Men care regen skin, cream phytoproteoglycanos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Men Creme
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Liquid Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
Men’s Essentials Everyday Moisture Daily Body & Hand Cream/Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Calming Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Molding Paste
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Replenishing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
mermaid majesty
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
method body
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
method body body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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