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 21, 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
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Keratin Kraft Aufbau-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Keratin Repair Bond Plex Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Keratin Smooth Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Elseve 6 Mucizevi Yağ Besleyici Şampuan
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’ORÉAL Professionnel LISS UNLIMITED
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
La Toja Gel de ducha Aloe avera
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de miel et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de noix de coco et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de pêche et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits vanille et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de Douche Aux Protéines de Lait
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Les Secrets de Tahiti Passion & Monoï
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cora
Les Soins Shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cora
Les Soins Shampooing Vitalité
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Lifebuoy Expert Gel Lavant Mains Pompe 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Lifebuoy Gel Lavant Mains Antibactérien Eco Recharge 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
California Naturals
Light & Gentle Anti-Irritation Sensitive Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Strawberry + Kiwi Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar surgras Douche-crème concentrée Anti-Dessèchement
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Syndet Gel crème nettoyant anti-irritations
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Milk & Golden Honey
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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