Steareth-2
Steareth-2 is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 146 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, mascara and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Steareth-2: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Steareth-2: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Steareth-2: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78990, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Steareth-2
Nivea
Dry Comfort
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea Men
Dry Impact 72h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Nivea Men
Dry Impact deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dual Action Moisturizer
Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Unilever
Extra Fresh 48H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gold Bond
Extra Strength Medicated Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
AmLactin
Foot Repair Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
fresh pure Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Fresh Pure Roll-On
Lists fragrance
Yves Rocher
Gel à raser glisse optimale fraîcheur homme
Lists fragrance
Gold Bond Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Henkel
got2b kleber spiking wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
HEALING FOOT CREAM
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Body Lotion & Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Cream Jar
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
AmLactin
Intensive Healing Lotion with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Nivea
Invisible Black & White Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
unilever
Invisibledry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
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