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
r.e.m. beauty
Flourishing Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
fluida corpo, idratazione intensa
Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
AmLactin
Foot Repair Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Formule Norvégienne Deep Moisture Sensitive
Lists silicones
Dove
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Free Mini Kajal Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Nivea
Fresh Aloe & Lily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Frosted Sugar Cookie Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Ultra Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
KVD Beauty
Full Sleeve Long + Defined Tubing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
PUR Cosmetics
Fully Charged Mascara Powered by Magnetic Technology
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Lacura
Fußbalsam - Oliven- & Rosmarinöl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Pacifica
Future Youth Super Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Pacifica
Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Game Changer Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Game Day Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier Skin Naturals Vitamin C Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Gel à raser glisse optimale fraîcheur homme
Lists fragrance
l-oreal
Gel nettoyant au charbon multi-purifiant Pure Power 5 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Gel peaux sensibles bacti fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
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