Glycol Distearate
Glycol Distearate is an emollient used in skincare. It's found in 129 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Softens and smooths
Who it's best for
Dry, mature, or rough skin that needs softening.
- Dry or flaky skin that feels tight after cleansing
- Mature skin that benefits from barrier-smoothing ingredients
- Anyone with rough texture who wants a softer, smoother feel
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
- +Works on your skin(active)
129 products
Softens and smooths
Best products with Glycol Distearate
Cleansers
See all cleansers→Top products with Glycol Distearate
Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50
Green Tea Hydration Heroes with Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid
Kindly Clean Hydrating and Soothing Foaming Gel Cleanser
Adaptogens + Snow Mushroom + Oat Oil Lipids + Vitamins Supershroom Calm Cleanser
Excellence 4.3 Golden Brown
Nutrisse 2.6 Noir Cerise
Nutrisse Cream 5.0
Excellence Creme Ultra 3.11 Ash Dark Brown
Nutrisse 4.15 Marron Glace
Nutrisse Ultra Color 7.4 Coper Passion
Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing Shampoo
Nutrisse 7 Blond
Shampoing à huile d'argan
Nutrisse 3 Mørkebrun
Nutrisse 9 Meget Lysblond
Nutrisse 7.3 Gyldenblond
Excellence 8.3 Lys Gyldenblond
Nutrisse 3.23 Brun
Frequently asked questions
What does Glycol Distearate do in skincare?
Glycol Distearate is classified as "softens and smooths" in skincare formulations. Softens and smooths.
Is Glycol Distearate safe for sensitive skin?
Glycol Distearate is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Glycol Distearate?
129 products in our database contain Glycol Distearate. The highest-rated is Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 scoring 9.0/9.8.
Can I use Glycol Distearate every day?
Absolutely. Emollients are gentle, nourishing ingredients suitable for daily use in both morning and evening routines.