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 21, 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
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Femme Bille Fraicheur Continue 50ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Femme Bille Invisible Aqua 50ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
REXONA Men Déodorant Homme Bille Anti Transpirant Quantum Dry 48h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Rexona odorono
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rexona
Rexona Shower fresh Under Arm Roll On
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Rexona Sport Defense
Lists fragrance
Palmolive
Roll-On Soft floral
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Colgate-Palmolive
Sanex Dermo Protect Sensitive
Lists fragrance
Sanex
Sanex men 0% deodorant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Sanex
Sanex Natur protect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Sanex
Sanex Skin Protect - Active control
Lists fragrance
Vitamins and Sea beauty
Sea Salt Coconut Face Scrub
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Olay
Smoothing Daily Facial Cleanser | with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Smoothing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Native
Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens
Unilever
Talc Soft 48H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gold Bond
Therapeutic Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Nivea
Ultimate Protect Deo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Volume and Fullness Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
White Musk® Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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