A self-emulsifying grade of glyceryl stearate.
What it is
Glyceryl stearate SE is glyceryl stearate that contains a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate, which makes it able to form emulsions on its own. It gives creams body and stability.
Where it is used
Found in creams and lotions.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
It is a technical ingredient that stabilises the emulsion.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (640)
- Vaseline Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body cream · Unilever
- Beautiful Day Ultimate Hydration Body Cream · Bath & Body Works
- Second Skin Tint · The Body Shop
- Revolution Big Lash Fierce Colour Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Superdewy Tinted Moisturiser · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Eye Cream · Revolution
- Revolution 5D Lash Pow Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Vegan Collagen Firming Night Cream · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Milky-Away Meadowfoam & Sweet Almond Oil Hydrating Milk Cleanser · Revolution
- Revolution Wrap Brow Tubing Brow Gel · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Mini Night Cream & Serum Duo · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Cleansing Balm & Miracle Cream Duo · Revolution