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
Suave
Strawberry Delight 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Strawberry Jam Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Hempz
Strawberry Shortcake Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
bareMinerals
STRENGTH & LENGTH Serum-Infused Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
Lists retinoid, silicones
suave
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
suave lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Mini Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sugared Gumdrops Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sun Kids Lait Protecteur Format Voyage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun protect&bronze FPS 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Maelove
Sun Protector SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
COOLA
Sun Silk Sunscreen Drops - SPF Drops
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Sunlit Glow Brightening Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Missha
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Black Opal
Super Volumizing Mascara for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes
Mascara · Lists silicones
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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