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
Laura Geller
Modern Classic Matte Lip Mousse
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Multi-Fix Concealer And Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
natura bisse sunscreen
Lists fragrance, silicones
Hey Humans
Natural Deodorant Cedarwood Sage
Lists fragrance, essential oils
nature well extra virgin coconut oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Pixi
NaturelleLip
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Always
Night Always sensitive
Lists silicones
Nudestix
NUDEFIX Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
PanOxyl
Oil Control Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
r.e.m. beauty
On Your Collar Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Onyx Kaleidoscope Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Organic Wear Tinted Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Rhode
Peptide Lip Boost - Sugarmint
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rhode
Peptide Lip Boost - Unscented
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Rhode
Peptide Lip Shape
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Perfect Skin High Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
bPerfect
Pink Honey - Blushing Face Frosting
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Deliplus
Pintalabios Mate 111 marrón
Lists fragrance, silicones
Mario Badescu
Pomegranate & Guava Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Pout Pillow Cushion Lip Gloss-K.O.
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Pout Pillow Cushion Matte Liquid Lipstick-Catching Z’s
Lip · Lists silicones
NARS
Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil
Lip · Lists silicones
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