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
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Menthol Fresh
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Menthol Fresh (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire NatureFusion Soin Nourrissant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire pour homme (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Sensitive
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive Head and Shoulders
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Shampooing Classic
1000ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Shampooing Classic 2en1 Anti-Pellicullaire
300 ml · Label from Belgium and France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing Family Doux Oeufs
500 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant 2 en 1
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing Soin Nutri-Réparateur
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Shea & Almond Oil
591ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
cantu
Shea Butter 3 in 1 Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash
400 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dial
Shea Butter Extract Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Shea Gentle Wash
591ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shea moisture daily hydrating shampoo w/coconut milk and acacia senegal
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
John Frieda
Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Shampooing prolongateur de couleur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Shiny Drops Shampoo
500 ml · Label from Poland · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Care
shower cream soft
250 ml · Label from Belgium and Netherlands · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple
150 ml · Label from Australia, Philippines and United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
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