PoreWise Ingredient
Glyceryl Stearate
Public databaseGLYCERYL STEARATE
Glyceryl Stearate is an ester of glycerin and stearic acid. It sits at the oil–water interface as a weak emulsifier and doubles as an emollient, which is why so many creams contain it. Glyceryl Stearate appears in 13 products, most often around number 10 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- GLYCERYL STEARATE
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Glyceryl Stearate appears on 13 product ingredient lists, most often around number 10; its highest position is number 4 of 29.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin | CeraVe | 4 of 29 |
| Daily Hydrating Lotion | Cetaphil | 6 of 16 |
| Moisturizing Cream | Cetaphil | 6 of 23 |
| CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment | Paula's Choice | 7 of 53 |
| Omega+ Complex Moisturizer | Paula's Choice | 7 of 54 |
| 10% Azelaic Acid Booster | Paula's Choice | 8 of 21 |
| CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer | Paula's Choice | 10 of 31 |
| Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 | Cetaphil | 10 of 22 |
| Hydrating Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 11 of 24 |
| Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer | Cetaphil | 12 of 32 |
| Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal | Beauty of Joseon | 16 of 36 |
| Rich Hydrating Cream | Cetaphil | 24 of 33 |
| 3-Ceramide + Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream | Anua | 26 of 67 |
Common questions
- What does Glyceryl Stearate do in skincare?
- Glyceryl Stearate is an ester of glycerin and stearic acid. It sits at the oil–water interface as a weak emulsifier and doubles as an emollient, which is why so many creams contain it.
- Where does Glyceryl Stearate sit in these formulas?
- Glyceryl Stearate appears in 13 products; highest on the list is number 4 of 29, in SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin.
- Which products contain Glyceryl Stearate?
- Products that contain Glyceryl Stearate: SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin, Daily Hydrating Lotion, Moisturizing Cream, CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment, Omega+ Complex Moisturizer, 10% Azelaic Acid Booster. Plus 7 more.