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
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing antipelliculaire Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant anti pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Color Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Matière & Densité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Force Ultime
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis Shampoo Grow Strong
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Garnigr Whole Blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PALMOLIVE
GEL DOUCHE CREME
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PALMOLIVE
GEL DOUCHE LAIT ET OLIVE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum cerise et jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum marshmallow
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche surgras
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ivory
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Cleanser · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle Hand Wash Antibacterial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
VERB
Ghost Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Ginger&Lemon Cremeseife
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Glowing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Grapefruit & Lemon Balm Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Grow Strong 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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