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
Soapbox
Mane Tamer Weightless Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SheaMoisture
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Conditioner
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream, Hydrates, Revitalizes, Reduces Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffiness
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Mascarilla de pelo protectora Color Vive
300 ml · Label from Spain · Lists coconut derivatives
Pantene
Mascarilla suave y liso
300 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Deliplus
Mascarilla violín con aceite de chia
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Masque Cheveux Nutri-Reparateur
30 mlm · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Dr. Squatch
Maverick Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Medicated Anti-Itch Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Men Creme
Moisturizer · 5.3 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Men’s Essentials Everyday Moisture Daily Body & Hand Cream/Lotion
Body lotion · 14.5 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · 2.6 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · 2.6 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Sensitive Shield Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Menthe poivrée lait apaisant pour les pieds
60 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Thayers
Milky Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · 2.5 oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Native
Mini Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 3 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Mini Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 3 oz · Lists fragrance
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS HYDRATING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS LEAVE-IN MOISTURIZER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS LEAVE-IN DETANGLING MILK
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives