Snapshot
- Overview
- An emollient that adds a soft feel and pearly shine to formulas.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Glycol stearate is an oil-soluble ester formed from ethylene glycol and stearic acid used in skincare and cleansing products. It's incorporated to deliver emolliency, add slip, and give formulas an elegant pearlescent appearance.
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Our take
Is Glycol Stearate a Good Ingredient?
It's Good because it reliably softens skin, improves slip, and contributes desirable texture across many formats, with a broad usage history suggesting low irritation potential at typical concentrations.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides a soft, comfortable skin feel and improves the creaminess of products. Contributes to a smoother-feeling rinse in wash-off formats.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Frequently found in face washes, body cleansers, and everyday lotions to improve texture and give formulas a creamy, opaque look.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered low risk for irritation and commonly used even in cleansers. May feel heavy for some acne-prone users in rich leave-on formulas. No common regulatory restrictions reported.
Products with Glycol Stearate
