Glycol Distearate
Glycol Distearate is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 601 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A waxy ester. Gives shampoos and washes a pearly look and thickens them.
What it does
Contains Glycol Distearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycol Distearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycol Distearate: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycol Distearate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycol Distearate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34134, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as ethylene distearate.
Products that contain Glycol Distearate
L’Oréal
100% ultra color Noir bleu 210
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
2 in 1 Citrus fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & shoulders
2 in 1 Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
2-in-1 Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
3in1 Shower, Shampoo & Conditioner
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Balea
5% UREA - DUSCHE+SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
7-Kräuter Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Origins
A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Expert Collection
Advanced keratin repair Shampooing complexe triple-actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
AgeDefy
AgeDefy Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
AHA BHA Blemish Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Estrid
All Glow‘d Up Vegan Sugar Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Almond Milk & Green Apple Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CHI
Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Anti-dandruff shampoo repair & care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Anti-roos shampoo + conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Anti-Schuppen Shampoo Wasserminze & Bambus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Antibacterial Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Argan Oil & Lavender Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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