Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is a cleansing and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 200 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, serum and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Sodium stearoyl glutamate: used to wash skin or hair and make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80093, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Missha
Glow Dewy Hydrating Sunscreen SPF40+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Lancer
Gravity Defying Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glow Recipe
Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
hyalluron Filler + 3x effect
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Hydrating Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Hydrating Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Kids after sun lotion
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea sun
Kids protege & cuida
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
NIVEA
kids sensitive protect
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
kids sensitive protect 5 in 1 SPF50+ lotion
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Kids Sensitive Protect Spray, SPF50
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Peach & Lily
Korean Glass Skin Collagen Ginseng Face Mask - Clear
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Yardley London
Lily of the Valley Silky Smooth Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Mad Hippie
Luminizing Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Pacifica
Matcha Tea Energizing Barrier Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
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