Sorbitan Stearate
Sorbitan Stearate is an emulsifier used in skincare. It's found in 56 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Holds the formula together
Who it's best for
A supporting ingredient — found in most cream and lotion formulas.
- Essential for product stability, not typically chosen by the consumer
- Generally well-tolerated across all skin types
- Helps oil and water phases blend into a smooth, usable texture
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
56 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Sorbitan Stearate
Top products with Sorbitan Stearate
Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask, Anti-Aging Face Mask for Dryness, Dullness & Stressed Skin.
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
Eye Activator Brightening and Firming Serum with Peptides + Exosomes
Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion
Pore + Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Hydrating Face Mask with Avocado & Hyaluronic Acid
Jet Lag Mask + Moisturizer
Essence Light Serum Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA +++ with Hyaluronic Acid
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask with Salicylic Acid + Charcoal
Hyaluronic acid essential intensive cream
Moisture Surge™ Overnight Face Mask to Hydrate + Plump
113 Moisturizer
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid
Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
Soin Nourrissant Pieds Secs
Korean Super Volcanic Pore Detoxing Clay Mask for Oil Control
Frequently asked questions
What does Sorbitan Stearate do in skincare?
Sorbitan Stearate is classified as "holds the formula together" in skincare formulations. Holds the formula together.
Is Sorbitan Stearate safe for sensitive skin?
Sorbitan Stearate 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 Sorbitan Stearate?
56 products in our database contain Sorbitan Stearate. The highest-rated is Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scoring 8.8/9.8.
Can I use Sorbitan Stearate every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.