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
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Palmolive
Milk & Almond
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk Scrub Oat + Goat Milk Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS LEAVE-IN MOISTURIZER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS FRIZZ FREE CURL CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS LEAVE-IN DETANGLING MILK
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Deluvia
Miracle, aloe cream
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mixa
Mixa bébé, Lait de toilette très doux, Maxi format
Lists fragrance
Laura Geller
Modern Classic Cream Lipstick (FREE Invisible Color‑Locking Liner)
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Modifier la fiche Lipikar Lait - La Roche-Posay - 200 ml
Lists fragrance, silicones
Altruist
Moisturising Fluid
Lists silicones
Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nestlé
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Vanicream
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Caudalie
Moisturizing Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Molding Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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