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
Nivea
Pure & natural anti-rides Soin de jour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Derma E
Pure Biome Balancing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cocokind
Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Cosmia
Q10 - creme nuit anti-rides
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Q10 - recharge creme nuit anti-rides
Lists fragrance
NIVEA
Q10 Anti-Falten POWER
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Boots
Q10 day cream
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Boots
Q10 night cream
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Q10 plus C Anti-rides + Energie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Innersense
Quiet Calm Curl Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Suave
Radiante Restore Vitamin C
Lists fragrance
ACURE
Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Raw Shea Butter Hydrating Body Lotion w/ Frankincense and Myrrh
Lists coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Rebalance Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Rebalancing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Rebel Rosebud Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
OSEA
Red Algae Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Cream - Face Moisturizer with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dove
Relax Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relaxing Lavender Oil & Chamomile
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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