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
Deliplus
anti-manchas
Lists fragrance
Dove
Anti-Stress Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Anti-transpirant à l’algue de Bretagne
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal Paris
Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Ceramide Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Antioxidant Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Cien
Antitranspirant Comfort Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Antitranspirant Dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
l-oreal
Après soleil, lait hydratant apaisant au concentré de cactus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing crème fondante à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vichy
Aqua Thermale Crème Riche - Tube 40ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vichy
AQUALIA THERMAL - Crème riche
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
aromatherapy stress lotion bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
Auchan
Auchan Baby Liniment oléo calcaire
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
aveeno active naturals positively radiant body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Aveeno Baby Healthy Start Newborn Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Avon Moisture Therapy Intense Healing
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Avon
Avon Skin So Soft Soft Smooth Creme Depilatori
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Axe
AXE GEL CHEVEUX Extrême Look Pot 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
AXE Pâte Coiffante Texturisante Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Related guides
How to read an ingredient list
What the ingredient list on a beauty product tells you, what the names mean, and what it leaves out, using FDA and EU labeling rules.
Does ingredient order show how much is in a product?
Ingredient lists run from most to least, but only down to 1%. Below that, any order is allowed. What the order shows and what it hides.
How do you patch test a new product?
What the AAD, FDA and DermNet say about testing a small area, the FDA hair dye skin test, in-office patch tests, and contact allergy basics.