Behenic Acid
Behenic Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 26 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body lotion and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Behenic acid: used to wash skin or hair and make the product less clear.
What it does
Contains Behenic Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behenic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behenic Acid: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behenic Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74584, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as docosanoic acid.
Products that contain Behenic Acid
Huda Beauty
1 COAT WOW! EXTRA VOLUMIZING AND LIFTING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
All-In-One Volume & Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Glow Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Lightweight Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Defying Gravity Lightweight Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
The INKEY List
Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Too Faced
Hangover Wash The Day Away Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Max Impact Extreme Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Dermalogica
Melting Moisture Masque
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
NARS
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Supergoop
Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract
Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Gold Bond
PSORIASIS RELIEF MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Retinal For All Renewing Serum - Korean
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Gel Oil
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Stick Large Intraçable 72h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tatcha
The Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Origins
Travel Size Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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