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 22, 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
Ofra
HD Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
O’Keefes
Healthy Feet Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
O’Keeffe’s
Healthy Feet Cream
Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
hemoz spun sugar and vanilla bean lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
hemp body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
hempz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Deliplus
Hidratante
Lists fragrance allergens
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Himalayan Salt & Rose Oil Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Honeycrisp Apple & Cherry Chai Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Stila
HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Hyaluronic + Hydration Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Olay
Hyaluronic Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Hydra Energetic Extreme Cleanser Infused With Charcoal
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel purifiant charbon magnétique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Hydra Sensitive Soin Hydratant Peaux Sensibles
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Hydraboost Rescue Creme
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
St. Ives
Hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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