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
Cosmia
Cosmia - crème de nuit - 40 + anti rides au collageneer® - tous types de peaux - 50ml
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Cosmia pure soin matifiant
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Crème mains absorption express
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
Lists fragrance, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Aveeno
daily moisturizer with salicylic acid
Lists fragrance, silicones
Glossier
Daily Perfecting Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vanicream
Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Deep Cleansing Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Balea
Deo Spray Antitranspirant fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Elemis
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Antipelliculaire Selenium S actif shampooing traitant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Multi-Vitaminé Shampooing vitalité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive Anticaspa Selenium S Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones
Haruharu Wonder
Exosome Peptide Resilience Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Henkel
Expert 3D Cellulaire Crème de Nuit Régénératrice
Lists fragrance, silicones
Henkel
Expert Cellulaire 3D Crème Fondamentale Reconstituante Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
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