Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 663 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
Herbal Essences
Rose Hips Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sanex
Sanex ph balance dermo protector
65 ml · Label from Ukraine · Lists fragrance
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Creme of nature
Scalp Refresh
4.7 oz / 135 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Refreshing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Sculpting Hair Glue for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vitamins and Sea beauty
Sea Salt Coconut Face Scrub
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
secret
Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Secret Stress Response
Lists fragrance, silicones
Native
Sensitive Series: Conditioner
Conditioner · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Conditioner
Conditioner · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shampoo
300ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Head & Shoulders
Shampoo Manzana Fresh
375 ml · Label from Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
shea moisture daily hydrating conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
John Frieda
Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Shampooing prolongateur de couleur
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Silver conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones