Potassium Stearate
Potassium Stearate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 17 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Potassium stearate: used to wash skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Potassium Stearate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Potassium Stearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Potassium Stearate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37027, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Potassium Stearate
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Henkel
Coloration crème soin à l’huile d’argan Châtain caramel 660
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
NIVEA Men
COOl Rasierschaum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Crema de afeitar - Piel sensible
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
dove face lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
EXTRA WHITE PORE MINIMISER MUD FOAM
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion - FINAL SALE
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion (100% off)
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hello Bello
Kids Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent
Lists essential oils
Kirkland bar soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Deluvia
Miracle, aloe cream
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Palmolive
Stick à raser/Shave Stick Classic (with Palm Extract)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pixi
SuperBerry Cleansing Whip
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Tula bright start
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
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