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
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml energie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml fraicheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Life Is… ™ Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lingettes démaquillantes fraicheur
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Déodorant Femme Bille Douceur Huile d’Argan & Lavande Vegan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Déodorant Femme Bille Soin Beurre de Murumuru & Rose Vegan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Lower Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Dove
Men + Care Zero 48Hrs
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Men Dry Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Men Rexona MotionSense
Lists fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Menthe poivrée lait apaisant pour les pieds
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Moroccanoil
Molding Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Unilever
Motionsense active shield
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
MotionSense Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sanex
Natur Protect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
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
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