C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate is an emollient and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 19 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate: used to keep emulsions from separating and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74683, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Lait FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Spray FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
NIVEA
kids sensitive protect
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
kids sensitive protect 5 in 1 SPF50+ lotion
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Kids Sensitive Protect Spray, SPF50
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Aquaphor
Lip Repair
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Oars + Alps
Matte Sunscreen Face Stick with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
NIVEA SUN Protect & Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 30
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea sun Schutz & Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
pacifica vegan care balm
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Protect & Bronze 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
protect & moisture SPF 50+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture Travel Size, SPF50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
nivea
protector solar
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
renewal lip complex
Lip · Lists fragrance
Eucerin
Sensitive Protect Body Spray
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
SOS Lip Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Sun Kids Lait Protecteur Format Voyage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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