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 22, 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
Innersense
Renew Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dove
Renew Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Proactiv
Renewing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Dove
Replenish Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Comfort Cream | Skin Barrier Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Reset Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Resurrection Polypeptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Retinal For All Renewing Serum - Korean
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
RoC
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dove
Revitalize Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mineral Fusion
Revitalizing Eye Treatment
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Rich Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dove
Rich Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Riche Crème Baume Régénérant Nutrition Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Ritual of Mehr Bodycream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Rituel Soin Éclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
St. Ives
Rose and Argan Oil Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Heimish
RX Retinol Bakuchiol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
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