Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,193 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body wash and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists silicones
Murad
Multi-Vitamin Clear Gel SPF 50: Vitamin Infused
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Treacle moon
My coconut island
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
I Dew Care
Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Cleanser
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Natural Feeling
Natural Feeling | Crema Extra Humectante
300g · Label from Colombia · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
NARS
Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Natural Wunderz Menz CBD lotion
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nettoyant visage solide - Naturally Clean
75 g · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutro Roberts
Neutro Roberts delicato profumo di sapone
40ml · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
PanOxyl
NEW PanOxyl Acne Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Aloe Vera Hand Cream
75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
nivea
nivea cream
300 ml · Label from Romania · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea lait démaquillant
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Men 48H Deo
50 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance
Nivea
NIVEA Men Crème
150ml - Droge en normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
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