INCI Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Erythritol
Humectant, Moisturising
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Skin conditioning agent, Abrasive, Emollient
... and 22 more (Show all)All the Positive Find out what good effects the product has
Ceramides [1] : Ceramide 2
Antioxidants [2] : Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract Tocopherol
Softening 10 : Glyceryl Stearate SE Butylene Glycol Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin PEG-100 Stearate Caprylyl Methicone Isohexadecane Hydrogenated Lecithin Ethylhexylglycerin
Moisturizing 9 : Glyceryl Stearate SE Butylene Glycol Erythritol Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin PEG-100 Stearate 1,2-Hexanediol Propylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin
Anti-aging 3 : Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract Tocopherol Sodium Hyaluronate
Antiseptic 3 : Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin
... and 14 more
Concerns Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Glyceryl Stearate SE , Butylene Glycol , Tocopherol Can support fungal acne
PEG-100 Stearate , PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate PEG-100 Stearate #17
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate #24
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract #6
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Components by Skin Type Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type
Dry skin
Positive: 6 Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol #3 Tocopherol #13 Sodium Hyaluronate #14 Glycerin #15 1,2-Hexanediol #26 Propylene Glycol #28
Oily skin
Positive: 0 Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE #2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0 Negative: 0
Detailed view Face Facts Ceramide Repair Serum
Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components .
Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.
Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.
Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.
Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant, Moisturising
Moisturizing
Soothing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Origin: chemical
Role: No information
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