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
Physicians Formula
Organic Wear Tinted Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Original Remedies
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sun Bum
Original SPF 15 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
ouidad vitacurl gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Palmer’s
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Geconcentreerde Crème
Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
palmer’s cocoa butter hand cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
palmers cocoa butter hemp oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
palmers hemp oil relief body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Dusjsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Dusjsåpe Oliven 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
palmolive
Palmolive Hygiene-Plus Sensitive Handzeep
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Palmolive Naturals Almond Milk Vloeibare Handzeep
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pampering Shea Butter & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Passion Fruit & Bakuchiol Ageless Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Passionfruit Sol Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Medicube
PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Medicube
PDRN Pink Tension Up Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hempz
Peach Raspberry Bellini Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Acne Oil-Free Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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