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
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Fragrance Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer | Original
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer Fragrance-Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Renewing Exfoliating Cleanser with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Renee Rouleau
Rest Day Masque
Mask · Lists silicones
Freeman
Restorative Eye Cream + Overnight Leave-On Treatment
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Retinol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Sculpting Hair Glue for Men
Hair styling · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vitamins and Sea beauty
Sea Salt Coconut Face Scrub
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
secret
Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Secret Stress Response
Lists fragrance, silicones
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Sérum intense anti rides
Lists fragrance
Renee Rouleau
Sheer Moisture Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Soin contour des yeux anti rides au Collageneer
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
SOLID IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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