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
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Sephora
SUPERMASK - The Mud Mask
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Sweet Cream Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Targeted Spot Solution with Salicylic Acid
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tarte
tartelette tubing mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Derma E
Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Cocokind
Texture Smoothing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
The body shop crème exfoliante corps pêche de vigne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
The Dewy Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Normal)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Oily)
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Sensitive)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Lawless
The One and Done Long-Wear Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Rituals
The ritual of namaste anti-aging day cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Jones Road
The Statement Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
Therapeutic Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Sachajuan
THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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