Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,191 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body wash and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Essence
Lash Princess Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · 0.33 fl oz · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Buxom
Lash Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Buxom
Lash Xtension Lift Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · 0.32 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Mega Boost Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
bPerfect
Lashout Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Mirabella Beauty
Lasting Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Lavender Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Leche Solar UV Sensitive 50+
400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Live Tinted
LEGACY Lash Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Julep
Length Matters Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Lengthy Fiber Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
ColourPop
Level Up Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Lèvres
4,8 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
life of the party artisan avocado cucumber soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Caudalie
Lift & Firm Body Cream Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux normales à mixte
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux sèches
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Yeux
15ml · Label from France · Lists silicones
Dove
Limited Edition Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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