Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate is an emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 33 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, eye cream and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Polyglyceryl-3 distearate: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78893, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Medicube
Salmon DNA Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Skin Firming Melanin Beauty & Hydration
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Nivea
Skin Firming Nourishing Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sukin
SKIN RELIEF CREAM CLEANSER
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens
Lip Therapy
Vaseline
Lists fragrance
Vaseline lip therapy
Lists fragrance
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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