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
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Balea
Beauty Effect Tagescreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jane Iredale
Beyond Lash Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
St. Ives
BHA Green Tea & Bamboo Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Big Look Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Big Time Eyes Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
PUR Cosmetics
Bio Charged Plant-Powered Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tocobo
Bio Watery Sun Screen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Bio-Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Sanex
Biome Protect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Biotherm Anti-wrinkles sun cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Clearing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Treatment Spot Paste
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Sukin
Blemish control
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
St Ives
Blemish Control Scrub Apricot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Block Star Clarifying Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Mented Cosmetics
Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Salt & Stone
Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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