Glycol Stearate
Glycol Stearate is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 114 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body lotion and body wash. 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.
What it does
Contains Glycol Stearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycol Stearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycol Stearate: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycol Stearate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34143, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as ethylenglycoli monostearas.
Products that contain Glycol Stearate
Unilever
24 Hour Restoring Almond and Flaxseed Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
AXE Pâte Coiffante Texturisante Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Bain moussant parfum pomme
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Blonde Rx Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Body Lotion Hydro Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Body love medium to dark
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Shampoo Moisturizing Hi-Shine
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Calming Moisture Night Time Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Banila Co
Clean It Zero Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance
Suave
Cocoa Butter & Shea Gentle Body Wash with Sweet Blend Oil Essence
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
cocoa radiant lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
St. Ives
Coconut and Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Coconut milk conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
St. Ives
Collagen and Elastin Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Color Cake Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Moroccanoil
Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ginger Lily Farms
Conditioning Hand Soap
Lists coconut derivatives
st. ives
crema corporal con avena y karite
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Shea Solutions
Curl & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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