Description: Sucrose stearate is a sugar ester (sucrose + stearic acid) that works as a natural emulsifier (helps water and oil to mix). It’s popular in oily gel cleansers as it improves the high-temperature stability of the formula.

Score: 1

Role: Emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning, surfactant

Products that have it:  ORGANIC PRECLEANSING GEL ,