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Glyceryl Oleate SE
AKA “Glyceryl Oleate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl oleate se
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
9-(Z)-Octadecenoic acid, monoesters with 1,2,3-propanetriol, neutralized Science: Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
25496-72-4, 111-03-5
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A self-emulsifying variant of glyceryl oleate developed for modern cosmetics in the mid-20th century. Designed to improve the incorporation of oleic acid (from olive oil) while reducing the need for additional emulsifiers.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Pure Start
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
At-Home Facialist Peel
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Jumbo Brightening Cleanser
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 →
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 →
Revealer Extra Bright
Kosas
 →
Invigorate Hand Wash
Credo Beauty
 →
Energize Body Cleanser
Credo Beauty
 →
Tinted Skincare Lineup with BB Burst
Credo Beauty
 →
SunCoverup Super Tint SPF 50
RMS Beauty
 →
Air Brow - Tinted
Kosas
 →
BB Burst
Kosas
 →
Revealer Concealer
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 →
Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25
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Lip Crème
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR