Behenyl Alcohol
Behenyl Alcohol is an emollient and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 255 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A fatty alcohol. Thickens creams and softens skin.
What it does
Contains Behenyl Alcohol: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behenyl Alcohol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behenyl Alcohol: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behenyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74589, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Behenyl Alcohol
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
l-oreal
3600540’081063> GARNIeR garnier.com FERMENT GARNIGR Wgarnier.com REPHTHALYLIDENE 810 666 333)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream / Unscented
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Secret
72HR Invisible Solid Antiperspirant | Berry Bright
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Olay
Active Hydrating Beauty Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
Body lotion · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Active Hydrating Cream Face Moisturizer for Deep Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Medik8
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Advanced Rebound Bioglow Zombie Cream™
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
OSEA
Advanced Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Age Defense Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Olay
Age Defying Classic Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Tatcha
Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
Ageless Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
Ageless Revitalizing Neck Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
All-In-One 24k Multi-Effect Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Cherry Blossom
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Cotton
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Cozy Caramel
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Pistachio Bliss
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Real Coconut
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Real Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Rose
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant White Peach
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
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