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 23, 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
Nivea
Nourish by Nature Avocado Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Trader Joe’s
Nourish Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer
Lists retinoid
Cetaphil
Nourishing & Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr Teal’s
Nourishing Coconut Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
The INKEY List
Nourishing Rice Milk Hydrating Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Nourishing Secrets Ritual Restaurador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Nutrición Intensiva crema de manos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Dove
Oat Milk & Berry Brulee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Ocean Cleansing Milk
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Family
OFF! Family Crema
Lists fragrance, parabens
Eucerin
Oil control
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Balea
Oil Repair Intensiv (Expresskur)
Lists fragrance
Pantene
Oil replacement
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Caudalie
Oil-Control Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Old Spice Beard Conditioner
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Palmolive
Olive & Milk
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Olive Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
PUR Cosmetics
On Point Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
On The Glow 1-Minute Revive Rich Hair Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
On the Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Superdrug
Optimum Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Palmolive
Orchid Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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