Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is an emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 200 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, lip and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Polyhydroxystearic acid: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Polyhydroxystearic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79007, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Native
Body Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Bold Booster Lip Plumper-Blush Drizzle
Blush · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Bold Booster Plumping Lip Liner-Pink Slip
Lip · Lists silicones
Supergoop!
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pai
British Summer Time | Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pai
British Summer Time Glow SPF 30 Illuminating Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Bubble Glow Blush Bar
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Buildable Blur HD Creaseless Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Doucce
Caché Crème Satin Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hey Humans
Cedar wood sage
Lists fragrance, essential oils
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Lists coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Cheek & Lip Tint
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Counter
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh All Over Dewy Tint
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Clear Skin Oil-Free Moisturizer with Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Cloud Whip Lip & Cheek Pudding
Blush · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Marie Veronique
ColorFree Zinc SPF 32
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Revlon
ColorStay Full Time Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aveeno
Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dermablend
Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Cupid’s Charm Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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