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Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate
AKA “
Glyceryl Sorbitol Mixed Esters
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Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl/sorbitol oleate/hydroxystearate
AKA: Glyceryl Sorbitol Mixed Esters
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, mixed esters with 9-octadecenoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriol and d-glucitol
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ingredient combining glycerin, sorbitol, and oleic/hydroxystearic acids. Created for cosmetic use as an emollient and emulsifying agent.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Rereview not opened - use not supported: Glyceryl Collagenate, Glyceryl Sesquioleate, Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate/Maleate, and Glyceryl Thiopropionate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR