Glycol Distearate
Glycol Distearate is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 635 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Cosmia
Shampoing aux œufs
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lidl
Shampoing aux œufs
1 litre · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampoing classic
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Shampoing technique force
0.4 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique repair
0.4 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique violet
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
tresemme
shampoo
89ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Not Your Mother’s
Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Guernsey · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Shampoo - 7 Herbs - 7 Kruiden
400 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Shampoo 7 Kräuter
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
shampoo color intense
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
shampoo conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Shampoo for men für normales Haar
500ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tío Nacho
Shampoo Herbolaria Milenaria
475 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Shampoo Hialurónico + Vitamina A
190 ml · Label from Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Shampoo Intensiv Pflege mit Vanille-Duft und Mandelöl
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampoo Manzana Fresh
375 ml · Label from Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo ritual de crecimiento
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Shampoo Volumen mit Maracuja-Duft
300 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Shampooing 2 en 1 au lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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