Steareth-4
Steareth-4 is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 6 products on Poliage, most often cleanser and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Steareth-4: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Steareth-4: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Steareth-4: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79061, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Steareth-4
Renee Rouleau
AHA BHA Blemish Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Brightening Facial Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Cleanser · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ion color defense
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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