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
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Aveeno
Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
baby dove lotion
Lists silicones
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Baby Eczema Soothing Lotion
Lists silicones
Johnson’s
Baby Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Shea Moisture
Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance
Null
baby Magic
Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Uoma Beauty
BADDER BOOM - AU NATUREL VOLUMIZING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
Balea Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Balea Mandelblüte & Magnolie Cremedusche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Banana BDRN Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Barrier Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Le Labo
Basil BODY CREAM
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Disney Resorts H2O+ Beauty
Bath Aquatics Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Baume corps nourrissant beurre de cacao
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Baume mains renfort protecteur
Lists fragrance
nivea
baume riche réparateur et soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
100% Pure
BB Cream
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
beaches and creme black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Beam Blocker - Invisible Korean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Mixsoon
Bean Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Yves Rocher
Beauté des pieds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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