Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 628 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, deodorant and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A fatty alcohol (not a drying alcohol). Thickens creams and softens skin.
What it does
Contains Stearyl Alcohol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Alcohol: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Alcohol: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Alcohol: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Alcohol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Alcohol: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Alcohol: refatting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Alcohol: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38319, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as alcohol stearylicus.
Products that contain Stearyl Alcohol
dove deodorant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove Déodorant Stick Anti-Transpirant Original Protection 48h 40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
dove invisible dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove men care stick clean comfort 50 m
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Dove Men Clean
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Dove original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dove sensitive deodorant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Dove Women Cool Essentials
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
unilever
Dove Women Invisible Dry Deodorant Stick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Women Sheer Cool
Lists fragrance, silicones
dr teals
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Elemis
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elsene Color-Vive Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Elsene Total Repair 5 Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve anti-casse démélant réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Arginine Resist X3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbivore
EMERALD Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Enhanced Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Kate Somerville
EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Essentially Enriched Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones