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
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
alverde
Alverde Intensiv Handcreme Bio-Granatapfel Bio-Karitébutter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
alvalverde NATURKOSMETIK
alverde NATURKOSMETIK Handcreme Schutz & Pflege, 75 ml
Lists fragrance
Laura Geller
Always There Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Aftersun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l’ombre Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
AMBRE SOLAIRE Hydra 24H Sonnenschutz-Spray (SPF 30)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Spray protecteur brumisateur FPS 20
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
ANALOG Cleansing Foam Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
anew resurfacing lotion
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Mini Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Enfant SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Pocket Dermo-Pediatrics
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios SPF 50+ Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Bebe
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
OSEA
Anti-Aging Body Balm
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Anti-Everything Solid Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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