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
Allies of Skin
Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
MOON DEW 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
moonlight glow whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
The Body Shop
Moringa Body Butter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Physicians Formula
Murumuru Butter Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nair
Nair Sensitive Hair Removal Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Natturally good anti-age
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
nivea
natural balance tagespflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Natural Feeling
Natural Feeling | Crema Extra Humectante
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Natural Wunderz Menz CBD lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NIVEA
NATURALLY GOOD
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Beierdorf
Naturally good crema giorno idratante
Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
Naturally Good Avena Naturale Nutriente
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave
Lists coconut derivatives
Henkel
Nature Moments
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Henkel
Nature Moments - Spülung (Marokkanisches Arganöl & Macadamiaöl)
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Neutrogena
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
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