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
SHEGLAM
Glitter Whip Liquid Lipstick-Crushed Gem Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Fenty Skin
Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Babo Botanicals
Hydrating Milk Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 - Milk SPF for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
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Hydrostay Silky Serum Foundation
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Wonderskin
Hyper Bond All-Day Stay Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Tinted Lip Oil-Stay True
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ATTITUDE
leaves bar deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Like Magic Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Like Magic Hydrating Concealer-Pink Pearl
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mario Badescu
Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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