Products with Glyceryl Stearate

Glyceryl stearate is the emulsifier that keeps the oil and water in a cream from ever separating in the jar.

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What holds a moisturiser together

Oil and water do not mix on their own. Glyceryl stearate, a fatty acid attached to glycerin, sits at the boundary between the two and holds them in suspension, which is why a cream stays uniform for years instead of splitting into layers. It contributes emollience of its own as well, softening the skin as it goes.

Tinted and mineral sunscreens lean on it particularly hard. Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte SPF 45 and Intellishade Clear SPF 50 both contain it, as do Retinol Complete 1.0, Nectifirm and Obagi Hydrate Luxe.

Is glyceryl stearate comedogenic?

It carries a low comedogenicity rating and is widely used in products marketed for breakout-prone skin. As with any emollient, how your own skin responds depends on the whole formula rather than one ingredient in isolation.

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Buying from an authorized retailer means the emulsion you get is stable and in date, which is a real consideration with cream textures. Our providers can help you match a texture to your skin type.

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Featured Products with Glyceryl Stearate Reviews

Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream
Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream
4.7 (118 reviews) 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 118 reviews
$75.00
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“I LOVE this eye cream. I have tried so many eye creams and they usually either irritate my skin or just don’t do anything for me. This has given me almost immediate results without any irritation....”

— Jessalyn F.
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Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte Spf 45
Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte Spf 45
4.9 (78 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 78 reviews
$89.00
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“Love this product and I have used it for years!❤️”

— Sandra T.
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Revision Skincare Intellishade Clear Spf 50
Revision Skincare Intellishade Clear Spf 50
4.8 (63 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 63 reviews
$89.00
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“THE BEST sunscreen for darker skin!!! Nice scent and melts into my skin.”

— Cole
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