Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 19 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body lotion and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
What it does
Contains Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78271, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Dr. Dennis Gross
2% BHA+ Breakout Solution
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Yves rocher
Anti-transpirant à l’algue de Bretagne
Lists fragrance
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance 2-in-1 Instant Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Brightening Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Cream Skin Milky Hydration Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
BYOMA
Hydrating Milky Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Kopari
Hydrating Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
cien
lait autobronzant
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Neurotouch Symmetry Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
On the Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Clinique
Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream for Neck, Chest & Face
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Biossance
Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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