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
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Medicube
Salmon DNA Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
sanfte Reinigungsmilch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Creme of nature
Scalp Refresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS WATERPROOF MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Hempz
Scarlet Woods Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Henkel
Schauma Keratin Kraft Aufbau Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Nivea Sun
Schutz & Pflege Sonnenspray 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Alverde
Sensitiv After Shave Balsam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Balea
Sensitive Duschgel 3in1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Sensitive Protect Body Spray
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
sephora
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cosmia
Sérum intense anti rides
Lists fragrance
Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones
Sanex
Shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
cantu
Shea Butter 3 in 1 Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Shea butter conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
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