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 23, 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
Even Tone Antiperspirant Deodorant Apple Blossom & Mango Butter
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
even tone rejuvenating blossom antiperspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Even Tone Shea Butter & Vanilla Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
EO
Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + Lemon
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
EO
Everyone Lotion Lavender + Aloe - Hand | Face| Body
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Haruharu Wonder
Exosome Peptide Resilience Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Extra Fresh Antiperspirant
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Gold Bond
Extra Strength Medicated Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Mad Hippie
Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Fairytale
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
OFF!
Family
Lists fragrance
Yves Rocher
Feuchtigkeitsspendende Handcreme Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Feuilles de verveine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Firming & Hydrating Body Lotion with Collagen
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gold Bond
Firming Neck & Chest Age Renew Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
fluida corpo, idratazione intensa
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Formule Norvégienne Deep Moisture Sensitive
Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Free Spackle Illuminating Under Eye Primer
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dr. Squatch
Freedom Fresh 250th Anniversary Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hello
Fresh Citrus
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Secret
Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant - Berry Passionate
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones