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
Balea
Niacinamide Nachtcreme
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Nivea intense healing
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Aloe Vera Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Baby Lait Nettoyant
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Cocoa nourish
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
nivea
nivea cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA CREME DARK SPOT REDUCTION
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
Nivea Dagkrem Q10 Antirynke 50ml
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Creme
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nivéa
Nivea soft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Nivea Soft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Soft Cream
Lists silicones
Nivea
Nivea Soft Feuchtigkeitscreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Soft Light Moisturiser
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Breathable Uv Specialist Luminous630 Anti-Spot SPF50+ Zonnefluïde
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
NIVEA Sun Kids Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea sun kids protect & play 50+
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun Kids Schutz & Pflege
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF30 Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
NIVEA SUN Protect & Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 30
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
NARS
Notorious Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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