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Glycol Stearate

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A waxy ingredient made from stearic acid, a fatty acid.

Makes the product opaque, helps oil and water mix, and helps soften the skin.

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What it does in a formula

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient
Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing
Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying
Makes the formula less see-throughOfficial EU function: Opacifying