Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
What Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is & what it does
A mild, water-dispersible emulsifier that stabilizes light emulsions and adds a smooth feel. It is gentle and skin-compatible.
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate safe?
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is an emulsifier widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe and well tolerated. It is often favored in gentle and mild formulas. Patch testing a new product remains sensible for very reactive skin.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate do in skincare?
It acts as an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water phases into a stable cream or lotion. Made from glycerin and stearic acid, it also contributes a soft, conditioning feel. It is commonly chosen for lightweight, skin-friendly emulsions including some sunscreens.
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate vegan?
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate can be vegan when both the glycerin and the stearic acid are sourced from plants, which is common in modern cosmetics. Stearic acid can also come from animal fat, so sourcing varies by manufacturer. Checking a specific brand's vegan certification is the most reliable way to confirm.
Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
We rate 41 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
95/100
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AHC Masters Cream To Sun Sherbet SPF50+ Pa++++
93/100
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BIO HEAL BOH Probioderm Collagen Tone-up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
92/100
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suns care Day Cream With SPF
91/100
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Fluff Superfood Face Cream SPF 50
89/100
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9tails Exo-hydro SPF 50
89/100
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Olive Young Ideal For Men Sun Defense All In One Lotion SPF 50+
89/100
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Dr. G Black Snail Glutathione Tone Up Sun SPF 50+ PA++++
87/100
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B-Lab I Am Sorry Just Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa++++
87/100
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B-Lab I Am Sorry Just Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa++++ 50 mL
87/100