Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 664 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
Innersense
Pure Inspiration Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cocokind
Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Herbal Essences
Purifying Tea Tree Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Raw Shea Butter Hydrating Body Lotion w/ Frankincense and Myrrh
384 ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Olay
Regenerist Eye Wrinkle Correcting Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Face & Neck Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer | SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Fragrance Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer | Original
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer Fragrance-Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Speed Stick
Regular
3 Oz · Lists fragrance
Olay
Renewing Exfoliating Cleanser with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Conditioner, Paraben-Free
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
RoC
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream
Eye cream · 0.5 fl oz · Lists retinoid
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists retinoid, silicones
JVN
Revive Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Homme Bille Anti Transpirant Defense Active
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Men Anti-Transpirant Cobalt Dry Bille Lot 2x50ml
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones