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
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Travel Size Soy Face Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
balea
ultra sensitive after shave balsam
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Banana Boat
UltraSport Faces Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Vanille Noire Secrets d’Essences
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturopathica
White Tea Antioxidant & Hydrating Face Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
First Aid Beauty
Whole Body Deodorant Cream
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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