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
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Gel Mask (Face Only)
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mixsoon
Centella Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
Lists chemical UV filters
Galderma
Cetaphil
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nestlé Skin Health
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35
Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil Pro Dry Skin
Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
davines
Champú Well-being
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Charlotte Tilbury magic eye
Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Dead Sea Collection
Cherry Blossom Mineral Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
The Body Shop
Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Clinique
Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Laneige
Cica Sleeping Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
cien
cien bb crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Facetheory
ClariClay AHA Face Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Facetheory
ClariCleanse AHA & BHA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
ClarinsMen Stick Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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