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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