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 22, 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
The Body Shop
Body lotion to oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Night Cream
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Naturopathica
Calendula Essential Hydrating Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil Pro Dry Skin
Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Clearing Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant for Women
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Buzzer Beater Berry
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Court Queen Citrus
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Clean Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Free & Sensitive
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Nurturing Coconut
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Powder Protection
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Shower Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Stress Response
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Waterlily
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Olay
Collagen Peptide MAX Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Collagen Peptide Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Complete + Hydrating Lotion Sensitive
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Olay
Complete + Rich Moisturizing Cream Sensitive
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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