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 23, 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
Sun Bum
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Secret
Outlast Invisible Solid Deodorant Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Outlast Invisible Solid Deodorant Hygienic Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Counter
Overnight Resurfacing Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Overnight Wrinkle Serum Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Bliss
Peek Performance Overnight Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Olay
Peptide Firming Soft Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Peptide Firming Ultra Rich Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Herbivore
PHOENIX Rosehip + Sea Buckthorn Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Naturium
Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture solkrem, SPF30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Protection 50 Sport SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Bliss
Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing & Exfoliating Enzyme Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, essential oils
L’Oréal
Re-densifieur shampooing force Homme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Olay
Regenerist Eye Wrinkle Correcting Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Face & Neck Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
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