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
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
suave
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Doctor Fiterman
Sun Protect
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
e.l.f. Cosmetics
SuperClarify Cleanser
Lists formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Sweet Vanilla Silk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Travel Size Sea Foam Complete Face Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
vaseline body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Vaseline Cocoa Glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
vaseline cocoa radiant lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Vaseline
vaseline deep restore yellow btl
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Advance Repair Body Lotion - Unscented
Lists parabens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Violet Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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Volumising shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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