Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 659 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
Neutrogena
Lait corps nutrition intense Nordic Berry
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait corps parfumé Orange confite & Amande
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche Douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche nourissant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
lait hydratant noix de coco
390ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Lait parfumé So Elixir
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
250 ml · Label from Canada, France and Germany · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Les plaisirs nature
Lait velouté Huile d’olive AOC Provence
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · 2oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils
The Body Shop
Life Is… ™ Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vichy
Liftactiv Nuit Supreme
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux normales à mixte
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux sèches
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Yeux
15ml · Label from France · Lists silicones
live clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Locion corporal hidratacion intensa
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Lotion nettoyante haute tolérance
460 mL · Label from France · Lists sulfates, parabens
love hemp Uncle Bud’s organic hemp oil rose gold face mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Low ShamPoo
200ml · Label from France and Iran · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dr. Squatch
Lumberjack Lodge Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
lume deodorant
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Mask
Conditioner · 6 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check