Stearoyl Glutamic Acid

Stearoyl Glutamic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 31 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSTEAROYL GLUTAMIC ACID
FunctionCLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number3397-16-8
EC number222-252-2
Prevalence31 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Blushes 19.4%Bronzers 16.1%Face Cleansers 9.7%Setting Spray & Powders 9.7%Eyeshadows 6.5%General Moisturizers 6.5%

Frequently asked

What does Stearoyl Glutamic Acid do in skincare?
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid functions as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Stearoyl Glutamic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Stearoyl Glutamic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially blushes (19.4% of its uses).

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