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
L’Oréal
The body shop crème exfoliante corps pêche de vigne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Silk Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Black Opal
Total Coverage Concealing Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid, parabens
ELEMIS
Travel Size Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Hempz
Tropical Coconut Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid
Hempz
Vanilla Bean & Coconut Snowball Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Pixi
Vitamin-C CremeSerum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Hempz
White Pumpkin & Toasted Marshmallow Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Winter Mint & Frosted Cranberry Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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