Ingredient

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Self-emulsifying emulsifier · INCI: Glyceryl Stearate SE

Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician

How we read it

Use with caution

Clogs pores for some people. Fine for many, worth watching if you're mid-breakout.

Is Glyceryl Stearate SE comedogenic?

Sometimes. Glyceryl Stearate SE is potentially pore-clogging, so we read it as one to use with caution. Plenty of people use it without trouble; if you're actively treating acne, it's worth watching.

The nuance

The 'SE' (self-emulsifying) form is the flagged one; plain Glyceryl Stearate is treated separately.

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