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
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Caudalie
Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Daylong
Daylong Sensitive Face Mineral Cream SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens
MAC
Dazzlelips Crayon
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glossier
Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
bareMinerals
Dewy Lip Gloss-Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laura Geller
Easy Cover Up Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Tint Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Ember Rose Eternal Flame Cream Blush-Love Language
Blush · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
EmpowerMatte Precision Lipstick Crayon
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Empowershine Satin Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones
Vanicream
Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Filtered Effects️ Protecting Primer SPF 37
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented 2nd Skin Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Full Coverage Water to Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Healthy Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palladio
FULL-COVERAGE CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Fully Charged Mascara Powered by Magnetic Technology
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
Glaze Daze Lip Gloss-Rose Tea
Lip · Lists silicones
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