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Acetylated Glycol Stearate

Acetylated Glycol Stearate
✨ Emollient ↗🫙 Thickener ↗

Acetylated Glycol Stearate is a waxy ester used to improve the texture and appearance of cosmetic products. It provides emollient properties while also contributing to opacity and a rich, creamy feel.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
2/5 — Low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
🫙 Thickener
Adjusts the viscosity and texture of the formula.
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Found in these products
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Cicaplast Baume B5+ Repairing Balm
La Roche-Posay