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
Palladio
AQUA FORCE MASCARA WATERPROOF + DEFINING
Mascara · Lists silicones
Josie Maran
Argan Sun Milk Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
aromatherapy stress lotion bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
aveeno active naturals positively radiant body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Avon Moisture Therapy Intense Healing
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Dove
Awakening Beauty Bar Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
Axe Déodorant Homme Stick Collision Cuir & Cookies 48 h Non-Stop Frais 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Stick Collision Cuir & Cookies 48 h Non-Stop Frais Lot 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Stick Ice Chill 48h Non-Stop Frais 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
AXE Pâte Coiffante Texturisante Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
DOVE
Baby Dove
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Baby Dove Derma Care Soothing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
baby dove lotion
Lists silicones
Aveeno
Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Glow Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Uoma Beauty
BADDER BOOM - AU NATUREL VOLUMIZING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Balancing Face Mist
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Barbasol
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Naturium
Barrier Bounce Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea
Basil & White Tea
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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