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
Freeman
Restorative Facial Cleanser + Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dove
Restoring Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
400ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Retinol Complex Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Revitalize Body Wash
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Rich Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Riche Crème Baume Régénérant Nutrition Intense
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Rose and Argan Oil Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty And Planet
Rose Water & Niacinamide Body Wash
Body wash · 32.3 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Williams
Rpk will deo stk 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Heimish
RX Retinol Bakuchiol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Satin care
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gillette
Satin Care abricot gourmand
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palmolive
Savon Lavender & Chamomille
150 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · 50 mL · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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