Is Glyceryl Stearate SE comedogenic?
Comedogenic rating
3/5 · Moderate risk
Glyceryl Stearate SE is moderately comedogenic (rated 3/5). It can clog pores for some people, particularly when it appears high on the ingredient list.
Self-emulsifying grade; rated 3. Plain glyceryl stearate is rated lower.
Also listed as
Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Related ingredients
- Glyceryl Stearate — 2/5
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate — 4/5
- Propylene Glycol Monostearate — 4/5
- Sorbitan Oleate — 3/5
- Emulsifying Wax NF — 2/5
- PEG-8 Stearate — 3/5
- PEG-200 Dilaurate — 3/5
- Laureth-4 — 5/5
Frequently asked questions
›Is Glyceryl Stearate SE comedogenic?
Glyceryl Stearate SE is moderately comedogenic (rated 3/5). It can clog pores for some people, particularly when it appears high on the ingredient list.
›What is the comedogenic rating of Glyceryl Stearate SE?
3 out of 5 (moderate risk). Self-emulsifying grade; rated 3. Plain glyceryl stearate is rated lower.
›Other names for Glyceryl Stearate SE on ingredient labels
It is usually listed under its own name.