Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,144 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body wash and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A fatty acid from plant or animal fat. Thickens creams, helps oil and water blend and makes soap.
What it does
Contains Stearic Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearic Acid: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearic Acid: refatting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearic Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79070, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Stearic Acid
Unilever
dove beauty nourishing
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
dove body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Dove Body Love Intensiva
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove Body Love Light Care Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dove body love lotion restoring care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Body Love Rich Nourishment Bodycrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Dove Body wash
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Dove Cream Beauty Bar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
unilever
DOVE Crème Hydratante Corps Soie Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dove
dove deep moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Stick Original 0% 2x40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Nutri Essence Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Douche Soin Hypoallergénique pour Peau Sensible 400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
dove face lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Hydratant Lot 2 x 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Gel Douche Hypoallergénique 2x400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 750ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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