Acetylated Glycol Stearate

Acetylated Glycol Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameACETYLATED GLYCOL STEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING
CAS number22613-51-0
EC number245-122-7
Prevalence16 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Foundations 25%General Moisturizers 18.8%Eyeshadows 12.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 6.3%Body Treatments 6.3%Concealers 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does Acetylated Glycol Stearate do in skincare?
Acetylated Glycol Stearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Acetylated Glycol Stearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Acetylated Glycol Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (25% of its uses).

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