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 22, 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
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Soothing Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
E BEAUTY & PLANET
Love Beauty And Planet Coffret Shampooing, Gel douche, Masque en Tissu Beurre de Muru Muru et Rose x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love beauty and planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Aurore Éclatante 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Rosée Hydratante 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampoing Éclosion de Couleur 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maui moisture shampoo Maui moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Medicated Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Melting Moisture Masque
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Men Expert Carbon Clean Duschgel 5in1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Male Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Men Power Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Men Shampooing Antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Sport Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men ultra anti-chute
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Ultra Idratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Men’s Charcoal 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Men’s Citrus Rush 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Advanced Care Dry Repair Face + Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Avocado Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Plant-Based Bourbon Vanilla+Hazelnut Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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