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
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Derma Spa Sommer Revival
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
DermaSpa Intensive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
unilever
Dove Body Love Light Care Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dove body love lotion restoring care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Body Love Rich Nourishment Bodycrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
unilever
DOVE Crème Hydratante Corps Soie Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
dove face lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin et Eclat Surgras 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
dove lotion avacodo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
unilever
Dove Original Bain Beauté Hydratant 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Asda
Foam Bath
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
hand body lotion
Lists silicones
Kitchen Lemon
Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Hyaluronic + Hydration Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
St. Ives
Hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Duke Cannon
Hydrating Face Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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