Glyceryl Stearate Succinate

Glyceryl Stearate Succinate 1
Glyceryl Stearate Succinate 2
AKA: Glyceryl Stearate SE
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Butanedioic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octadecanoate
Family
Not directly applicable. Stearic acid, used to synthesize the ingredient, can come from various plant oils (coconut, palm, etc.) or animal fats
CAS #
102036-75-9
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century by combining glycerin, stearic acid, and succinic acid. Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetic products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR