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 21, 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
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baxter of California
DEODORANT - CEDARWOOD AND OAKMOSS ESSENCE
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Baxter of California
DEODORANT - ITALIAN LIME & POMEGRANATE ESSENCE
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Pixi
Double Cleanse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pond’s
Dry Skin Cream
Lists fragrance, parabens
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar DUO (+) SPF 30
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + Lemon
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Acure
Future Fusion PM Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, essential oils
e.l.f.
Glossy Lip Stain
Lip · Lists silicones
hemoz spun sugar and vanilla bean lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
hempz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Honeycrisp Apple & Cherry Chai Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Cetaphil
Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, 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 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
TIRTIR
Hydro UV Shield Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Yves rocher
Lait hydratant fermeté 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mary Kay
Lash Intensity Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Alpyn Beauty
Line-Filling Eye Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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