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 Savon Pain de Toilette Original 2x100g Lot de 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Pink Lot 2x100g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Soin et Huile Surgras 2x100g Lot de 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Secrets de Soin Gel Douche Lavande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Infusée à l’Huile d’Açaï 24H de Douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
unilever
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourissante Infusée Huile de Coco 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourrissante Huile de Rose 24h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Women Cool Essentials
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dr Teals
Dr teals hemp body lotion
Lists silicones
Uoma Beauty
Drama Bomb Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Dreamlit Illuminating Facial Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Pond’s
Dry Skin Cream
Lists fragrance, parabens
Dove
Dryness Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Eczema Care Soothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists sulfates, silicones
Eczema Honey
Eczema Honey Body Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Crem
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfood
Egg White Perfect Pore Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfood
Egg White Pore Foam
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Lubriderm
English
Lists silicones
Jergens
Enriching Shea Butter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Essence
Essence I Love Extreme 01 Black Volume Mascara
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Black Mascara
Lists silicones
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