Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate

AKA: Glyceryl Sorbitol Mixed Esters

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, mixed esters with 9-octadecenoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriol and d-glucitol

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ingredient combining glycerin, sorbitol, and oleic/hydroxystearic acids. Created for cosmetic use as an emollient and emulsifying agent.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR