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
Nivea
Nivea crema para manos antiarrugas Q10
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
nivea
Nivea hand cream Q10 anti-age
Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Active Energy Hydraterende Dagcrème
50ml - Normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Men Crème
150ml - Droge en normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA Q10 3-in-1 Anti-Age Handcrème
100ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate Pocket Size SPF30 Zonnebrandcrème
50ml - Normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea sun Schutz & Pflege
200 ml · Label from Switzerland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Olaplex
No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
100 ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Sachajuan
NORMAL HAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Watsons
Nourishing micellar conditioner
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Soapbox
Oat Milk + Lavender Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dr. Squatch
Odor Squatching Deodorant Sandalwood Summit
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Family
OFF! Family Crema
60 g · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay · Lists fragrance, parabens
cien
oil care
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pantene
Oil replacement
275 · Label from Iraq · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Old Spice
Old Spice Pure Sport
Lists fragrance, silicones
Old spice
Old Spice Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Clean Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Powder Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Shower Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Spring Breeze
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Unscented
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones