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
bareMinerals
STRENGTH & LENGTH Serum-Infused Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
50 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists retinoid, silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
suave
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
suave lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
946 ml · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Algenist
Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Mini Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sugared Gumdrops Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Missha
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Super Cica Calming Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Olay
Super Serum Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Mask · 2.82 oz · Lists exfoliating acid
Black Opal
Super Volumizing Mascara for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes
Mascara · Lists silicones
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Tahitian Vanilla Ultra Restore Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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