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
LA ROCHE-POSAY
LIPIKAR Lait
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Lait Relipidant Corps Anti-Dessechement 48h
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
Serum · Lists silicones
cre8tion
lotion pearl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Peach & Lily
Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Wet n Wild
MegaGlo Blushlighter
Blush · Lists silicones
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS FRIZZ FREE CURL CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Nautical Nonsense Palette
Lists silicones
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Trader Joe’s
Nourish Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer
Lists retinoid
Yves Rocher
Nutrition 3 en 1
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
OLAY
OLAY beauty fluid
Lists parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Old Spice Beard Conditioner
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Hempz
Peach Raspberry Bellini Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Peptide Pro Firming Moisturizer | Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Hempz
Pistachio Cream Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Plumping Collagen Body & Face Serum Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
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