Myristyl Alcohol
Myristyl Alcohol is an emollient and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 85 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, conditioner and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Myristyl alcohol: used to build foam and keep emulsions from separating.
What it does
Contains Myristyl Alcohol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Myristyl Alcohol: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Myristyl Alcohol: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Myristyl Alcohol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Myristyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77246, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as tetradecanol.
Products that contain Myristyl Alcohol
Beiersdorf
Soft Crème de soin hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream For Face Body & Hands
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cosmia
Soin contour des yeux anti rides au Collageneer
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Stick labial
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Taming Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing doux délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Nutrition Extrême Olive Mythique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant Points Noirs
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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