Isocetyl Stearate
Isocetyl Stearate is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 14 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, lip and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Isocetyl Stearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isocetyl Stearate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34629, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as isohexadecyl stearate.
Products that contain Isocetyl Stearate
Moroccanoil
Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Soufflé
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar duo (+)
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Light
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Medium
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Mat Daily Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nudestix
Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Lift & Firm Body Cream Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Variety Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Replenishing Vegan Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
TOLERIANE SENSITIVE RICHE
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Ultra - Peaux ultra sensibles ou allergiques
Lists silicones
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