Steareth-21
Steareth-21 is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 110 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, exfoliant and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Steareth-21: used to wash skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Steareth-21: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Steareth-21: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Steareth-21: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79291, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Steareth-21
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
bPerfect
IntensifEYE Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
AmLactin
Intensive Healing Lotion with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Nivea
Invisible Black & White Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Naturium
KP Body Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Peach
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Toasted Coconut
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
KP Bumps Be Gone Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lash Besties 2-In-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Pixi
Lower Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Gold Bond
Medicated Anti-Itch Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Men Dry Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gold Bond
Men’s Essentials Everyday Moisture Daily Body & Hand Cream/Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Molding Paste
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Not Your Mother’s
Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Natur Protect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Deo Roll-on Fresh Pure (50 ML)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Deep Black Carbon Dark Wood Antitranspirant Roller
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Men dry fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Dry Fresh Antitranspirant Roller
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Men Dry Impact
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Dry Impact Antitranspirant Roller
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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