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 22, 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
dove
nourishing silk, silky, soft hands
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Nutrición go fresh crema corporal
Lists fragrance, parabens
Unilever
Nutrición Intensiva crema de manos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
St. Ives
Oatmeal and Shea Butter Hand & Body Lotion Moisturizer
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Prebiotic + Protection Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Dove
Pro-Retinol + Firming Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Suave
Radiante Restore Vitamin C
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Rexona odorono
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Rich Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Love Beauty And Planet
Rose Water & Niacinamide Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mielle Organics
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Sea Foam Complete Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing aux oeufs
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing démélage douceur et discipline
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Shampooing soin formule à l’huile de noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
SHEA BUTTER ARGAN KELP OIL
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
shea moisture daily hydrating shampoo w/coconut milk and acacia senegal
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Sheer Silk Ceramide Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
st ives lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
St. Ives
St. Ives. Humectacion diaria. Crema corporal con vitamina E y palta.a
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Suave
Strawberry Delight Uplifting Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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