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
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Matte Made Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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