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
Vaseline
Intensive Care Non-greasy Lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Nourishing Moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
kroger hand soap
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Lait pour le corps Deep Care Complex
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Ombia
liquid hand soap
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Milk & Golden Honey
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Soothing Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Hydratation Sublime 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Nutrition Veloutée 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Melting Moisture Masque
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Men+Care Advanced Care Dry Repair Face + Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Calming Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Avocado Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Molding Paste
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Plant-Based Bourbon Vanilla+Hazelnut Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Replenishing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Milk & Honey Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
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