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
L’Oréal
Elvive oleo extraordinario
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive oleo extraordinario shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Elvive Re-Nutrition Nourishing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’oreal
elvive shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dove
Endless Waves Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
every man jack 3n1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Le Petit Marseilliais
Extra Gentle Coconut Shower and Bath Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Family Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Asda
Foam Bath
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
for men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Fresh it Up! Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Birch Water and Lavender
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Strawberry and Mint
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Shampooing lisse idéal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Frucht & Vitamin Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Fructis Anti-Pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Fructis Fuerza y Brillo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Coconut No Frizz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair 3 Huiles
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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