Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 628 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, deodorant and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Dove
Advanced Care Restore Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Revive Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Rose Petals Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Sensitive Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Shea Butter Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Vanilla Souflee Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Waterlily & Sakura Blossom Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Brandt
Advanced Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Eucerin
Advanced Repair Hand Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Age Defense Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Olay
Age Defying Classic Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Olay
Age Defying Classic Night Cream Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Cream with bakuchiol
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Eye Balm
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Resveratrol Q10 Night Repair Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Gold Bond
Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
AGE RENEW CREPE CORRECTOR HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
AgeDefy
AgeDefy soin après-shampoing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
Ageless Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
Ageless Revitalizing Neck Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Alpine Sage Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Cherry Blossom
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones