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Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier & emollient

Generally gentle All skin types

What is Glyceryl Stearate?

Keeps the oil and water parts of a cream blended while softening the skin. A workhorse ingredient that improves texture; low irritation risk.

In skincare terms, Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens skin and helps support a smooth, comfortable feel, and an emulsifier that lets oil-based and water-based ingredients blend together.

What does it do?

Glyceryl Stearate is primarily used for emulsifier & emollient.

Who it may suit

It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.

Where you'll find it

In our catalogue, Glyceryl Stearate appears in moisturisers, sets, spf, treatments and more.

Also listed as

On an ingredients label (INCI), Glyceryl Stearate may appear as: glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate se, glyceryl laurate.

Related ingredients

This is educational information, not medical advice. Skin reactions vary between individuals — patch test new products and consult a professional if you have specific concerns.

Products with Glyceryl Stearate