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 Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin à l’Huile d’Amande Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Infusée à l’Huile d’Argan Lot 2x400ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Amande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Argan 2x750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 750ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
dove lotion avacodo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Dove
Dove Men + Care Sensitive 3in1 Pflegedusche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove Men Care Cool Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove men care deo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove Men+Care Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Nutrition Intense Gel Douche Mousse à l’Huile de Coton 24h de Douceur Douche & Rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
dove pink beauty bar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove pure & sensitive
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk With Jasmine Petals Nourishing Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Lavant Antibactérien Exfoliant Doux 2x100g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Micellaire 2x100g
Lists coconut derivatives
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