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
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
SkinActive
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Juice Beauty
SleepWrinkle Retinol Overnight Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Smooth Rose Hips Hair Smoothing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Smooth Rose Hips Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Smoothing Blowout Lotion 14
Hair styling · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Olay
Smoothing Daily Facial Cleanser | with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Neutrogena
Sofort einziehende Handcreme
140 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Gold Bond
Softening Hydrating Foot Cream with Shea Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Kristin Ess
Softening Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
SOLAIRE PEAU PARFAITE
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Solaire peau parfaite 50+
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dr. Squatch
Sonic Speed Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Speed Stick
Speed Stick Fresh Deodorant
85g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance
Speed Stick
speed stick ocean surf deodorant
1 net wt 3 oz (85g) · Label from Dominican Republic · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Speed Stick
Speed Stick Zero Deodorant for Men, Fresh Woods
76 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · 236ml · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Stem Cell Eye Lifting Treatment
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Stick labial
Label from Ireland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Strength Conditioner Papaya + Citrus
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones