Sorbitan Stearate
Sorbitan Stearate is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 110 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, sunscreen and mask. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Sorbitan stearate: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Sorbitan Stearate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sorbitan Stearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38187, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sorbitan Stearate
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Wax Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
PanOxyl
Acne Clearing Spot Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones
PanOxyl
Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4%
Cleanser · Lists silicones
PanOxyl
Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Cleanser · Lists silicones
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Control Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Control Serum
Serum · Lists salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Bálsamo After Shave
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Baume mains SOS - Repair & Care
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Beauté des pieds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Bulldog
Bull Dog Hautpflege Original After Shave Balsam + Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Mixsoon
Centella Hyal Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Charlotte Tilbury magic eye
Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask With Salicylic Acid + Charcoal
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Hempz
Cozy Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Creamy Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Crema anticelulítica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Deliplus
Crema corporal reafirmante
Lists fragrance, silicones
Deliplus
Crema de manos
Lists fragrance, silicones
Hempz
Cupcakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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