Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 642 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, deodorant and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
herbal essence honey vitamin e
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Honeymania crème pour les mains
30 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Honig Geheimnisse
250 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
NIVEA
huile d’amande nivea
75ml · Label from France · Lists silicones
Palmer’s
huile de coco lait hydratant corps
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Olay
Hyaluronic Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 5 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hydrate + Restore Honey Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion - FINAL SALE
Body lotion · 3.4 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion (100% off)
Body lotion · 3.4 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 12 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thayers
Hydrating Milky Cleanser & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · 8 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · 2 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Moroccanoil
Intense Curl Cream
Hair styling · 10.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
neutrogena
intense repair
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
AmLactin
Intensive Healing Lotion with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Body lotion · 7.9 oz · Lists silicones
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Original Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Powder
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones