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
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Thick & Strong Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo for Thin Hair
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Menthol fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
METAL DETECTOR Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
method body
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
method body body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Method for Curls Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
palmolive
Mild & Sensitive with Pure mIlk Proteins
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Milde Pflege Bei Juckender Kopfhaut
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Milk & Almond
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Moisturizing Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Revlon
Natural Honey Oats
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals Antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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