emulsifier
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Generally safe·Moderate evidence
An amino acid derived emulsifier made from stearic acid and glutamic acid that is increasingly used in natural and clean formulations. It is mild, biodegradable, and presents no known safety concerns for cosmetic use.
Questions
- What is sodium stearoyl glutamate?
- Sodium stearoyl glutamate is an amino acid-derived conditioner and surfactant used in skincare and haircare products.
- Is it safe?
- Published reviews show no identified safety concerns with sodium stearoyl glutamate in cosmetics.
- Why use it?
- It helps condition and smooth the skin or hair and can reduce irritation from other ingredients.
Products with Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- 100Dr. Althea345 Relief Cream
- 100MedicubeCollagen Night Wrapping Mask
- 100LaneigeCream Skin Toner and Moisturizer
- 100TorridenDIVE-IN Watery Moisture Sun Cream
- 100TorridenBalanceful Cica Serum
- 100MinonAmino Moist Milky Cleansing
- 100MaybellineDream Velvet Foundation
- 100MaybellineDream Matte Mousse Foundation
- 100NYX Professional MakeupTotal Control Foundation
- 99Dr. AltheaAzulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream
- 99Round LabBirch Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock
- 99L'OrealTrue Match Super-Blendable Foundation
- 99NARSNatural Radiant Longwear Foundation
- 99MaybellineDream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer
- 99L'Oreal ParisTrue Match Super Blendable Foundation
- 99L'Oreal ParisTrue Match Super-Blendable Concealer
- 98SpeickPure Face Cream Rich
- 98MaybellineDream Radiant Liquid Foundation
- 97BYOMAHydrating Serum
- 97Round LabBirch Juice Moisturizing UVLOCK SPF 45
- 97SupereggSound Renewal Serum Cream
- 97IsntreeHyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum
- 97Angela CagliaCell Forté Eye Crème
- 97IwostinCapillin Serum
- 97BiodermaPhotoderm Cream SPF 50
- 97MaybellineFit Me Concealer
- 96numbuzinNo.9 NAD+BIO Super Defense Glow Sunscreen
- 94Dr.GR.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Moisture Sunscreen
- 94FarmacyGreen Clean Cleansing Balm
- 94MaybellineInstant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
- 94MaybellineEyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner
- 94MaybellineInstant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer
- 93KraveOil La La
- 93All GoodSport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
- 93Soft ServicesSoftware Update
- 92Live CleanDaily Moisturizing Fragrance Free Body Lotion
- 92L'OrealTrue Match Super-Blendable Concealer
- 91Aurelia LondonThe Probiotic Concentrate
- 90MaybellineFit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
- 90MaybellineFit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
- 90Maybelline24 Hour Super Stay Skin Tint
- 89CetaphilDermaControl Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30
- 89L'Oreal ParisInfallible Pro Glow Foundation
- 89L'Oreal ParisTrue Match Radiant Serum Concealer
- 88MedicubeDeep Vita C Ampoule
- 88Beauty of JoseonDay Dew Sunscreen
- 88Centellian24Madeca Cream Time Reverse
- 87Centellian24Expert Madeca Cream Active Renew PDRN
- 86Babo BotanicalsSensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 86AnuaPeach 77 Niacin Essence Toner
- 86NeutrogenaHealthy Skin Liquid Makeup Foundation
- 85SNAILWHITESnail Secretion Filtrate Moisture Facial Cream
- 84Bondi SandsDaily Moisturising Face SPF 50+ Sunscreen Lotion
- 84CollistarLift HD+ Lifting Remodeling Serum
- 83MustelaBaby Hydra Bebe Body Lotion
- 81GarnierOmbrelle Complete Sensitive Advanced SPF 60
- 80Cosme DecorteLift Dimension Refining Cleansing Cream
- 79L'Oreal ParisAge Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation
- 77NiveaProtect & Moisture SPF 50+ Sun Lotion
- 76MaybellineSuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
- 76MaybellineFit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation
- 74KaneboSensai Cellular Performance Mask
- 70L'Oreal ParisInfallible Full Wear Concealer
- 68StriVectinHydration Multiplier Hyaluronic Acid Serum
- 66Natura SibericaNight Recovery Face Cream
- 65Sol de JaneiroBrazilian Touch Hand Cream
- 63Sol de JaneiroBrazilian Bum Bum Cream
- 61Giorgio ArmaniLuminous Silk Foundation
- 57Avalon OrganicsHand and Body Lotion, Lavender
- 57GarnierSkinActive Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream
- 39L'Oreal ParisInfallible Fresh Wear 24H Foundation
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.