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
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Conditioner
30.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Paraben-Free Conditioner
26.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Mixa
Mixa bébé, Lait de toilette très doux, Maxi format
300 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Molding Cream
Hair styling · 2.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Mountain Meadow Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Mousse
Hair styling · 7.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nair
Nair Sensitive Hair Removal Cream
200 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones