Sucrose Polystearate
What Sucrose Polystearate is & what it does
A sugar-based emulsifier that stabilizes light, smooth creams and disperses oils evenly. It gives a soft, conditioned finish.
What does Sucrose Polystearate do in skincare?
Sucrose Polystearate is a sugar-based emulsifier made from sucrose and stearic acid. It helps blend the oil and water phases of a formula and can give creams a soft, pleasant skin feel. It is often chosen for gentle, mild emulsifying systems.
Is Sucrose Polystearate natural or synthetic?
It is usually described as naturally derived: it is made by combining sucrose (sugar) with stearic acid (a fatty acid) through a chemical process. The starting materials are typically plant-based. The finished ingredient is a processed ester rather than something found ready-made in nature.
Is Sucrose Polystearate vegan?
The sucrose is plant-based, and when the stearic acid is also plant-derived the ingredient is suitable for vegan formulas. Because stearic acid can sometimes come from animal fat, the source can vary by supplier. Check with the brand if you need to confirm a vegan product.
Sunscreens with Sucrose Polystearate
We rate 35 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF 50 PA++++
91/100
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Oriflame Novage+ Multi-active Anti-ageing Day Light Cream SPF 30
91/100
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Eucerin Sensitive Sun Spray SPF 50+
90/100
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Eucerin Sun Body Sensitive Protect Spray SPF 50+
90/100
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Topicrem Hydra+ Radiance Tinted Cream SPF 40 PA++++
89/100
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Seventyone Percent Urban Feel Good SPF 30
89/100
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Nivea Sun Sensitive Immediate Protect+ Spf 30
87/100
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Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Sun Lotion Spf 30
86/100
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Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture Kids Sun Spray SPF 30
83/100
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MyIDi UV-screen SPF 50+
82/100