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
Dove
Pro-Ceramide + Repair Cream Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, silicones
Dove
Pro-Retinol + Firming Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · 80ml · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
belif
Problem Solution Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Professional All In One Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
NIVEA MEN
Protect & Care Rasiercreme
100ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
colgate
Protex
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Glo Skin Beauty
Pumpkin Enzyme Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
100% Pure
Pumpkin Enzyme Smoothing Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
Derma E
Pure Biome Balancing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
pure calmille
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
NARS
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
bareMinerals
Pureness Gel Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Purity Lash (Black)
Mascara · 8.5 mL · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
purw silk sensitive skin
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Radiante Restore Vitamin C
28 FL Oz / 828mL · Label from Costa Rica · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Radiate Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Rasiercreme Sensitive (with Palm Extract)
100 ml · Label from Austria, Belgium and France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Rasiergel Ultra Sensitiv
200 ml · Label from Austria · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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