murphyGlyceryl Stearate
AKA: Octadecanoic acid, Ester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, Stearine, Glycerol;stearic acid, Octadecanoic acid;propane-1, 3-triol, Stearicdiglyceride
3 Piece Classic Suncare Travel Set
COOLA
Age-Defying Fundamentals
Odacité
Anti-aging Dream Duo • SPF 50 + Retinol
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Anti Aging Eye & Sun Defense Duo
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Anti-Aging Hand Cream
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Balance + Support Duo
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The New Tendency Complete Set
Nécessaire
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calm & clarify duo
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Clean-ical Formulations AM + PM Serum Duo
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Day & Night Eye Care Duo
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Detox & Clarify Collection
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Facial Detox
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Ursa Major
Gentle Genius™ Barrier Care Rapid Rescue Hand Cream
Pai Skincare
The Hand Cream + The Tube Key
Nécessaire
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Goldfaden MD
holi (lash) growth mascara
Agent Nateur
Fullest Volumizing Mascara
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Flyk Trick Mascara
Jillian Dempsey
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The New Tendency Duo
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Sunless Tan Anti-Aging Daily Face Moisturizer
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peptide fine line eye gel
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Plant Profusion Supreme Serum
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Ready, Set, Smooth
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Refreshing Water Cream
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rise + shine trio
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Eye Polish
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Royal Tulip Vitamin C Facial Oil
Bloom Effects
Blush & Glow Set
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Bestsellers Bundle
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Blush n’ Glow
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Complexion Boost
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Dew Blush™
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Dew Bronze™
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Dew Bronze™ Duo
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Blush + Blend Duo
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Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginNative to USA. Derived from stearic acid and glycerin, both obtainable from animal fats or vegetable oils. Synthesized through esterification, combining glycerin with stearic acid under heat and catalytic conditions.
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Formula
C21H44O5
Mol. Weight
376.60
CAS #
31566-31-1
State
Other Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Emulsifier
Smooths and softens skin
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
7 studies / 7 not sensitizing / plus 1 case report (CIR 236 and 706)
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 236 and 706)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions mild (CIR 236)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
10 studies / 5 irritating / 2 mixed / 3 not irritating / reactions minimal to moderate (CIR 236 and 706)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0002–17%
Rinse-off0.006–18.9%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR