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
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
125 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists parabens, silicones
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Cleanser · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing Fragrance Free
Body lotion · 21 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Advanced Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Antioxidant Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Toasted Coconut
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Warm Vanilla
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Day Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive mattierende 24h-Pflege (für unreine Haut)
50 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Ultra Sensitive Serum Body Wash with only 10 ingredients
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Ultra-Black Lash Lift Serum Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Uplift Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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