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
The Body Shop
Moringa Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
N°110 Crème de beauté haute performance anti-âge jour
Lists fragrance, silicones
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
NARS
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Always
Night Always sensitive
Lists silicones
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
nivea sun kids ultra
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate Pocket Size SPF30 Zonnebrandcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturopathica
Oat 3-in-1 Cleansing Facial Polish
Exfoliant · Lists essential oils
Krave
Oat So Simple Water Cream: Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Oil Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Clean Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Powder Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Shower Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Spring Breeze
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Unscented
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Solid Deodorant - Powder Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Solid Deodorant - Shower Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Sun Bum
Original SPF 15 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
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