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 26, 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
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Strengthening Hair Mask
Conditioner · 6 oz · Lists fragrance
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
50 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 4.2 OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sun Kids Lait Protecteur Format Voyage
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun kids Lait protecteur Protect & Sensitive
200 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun Schutz & Pflege LSF 30
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Native
Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Olay
Super Eyes Daily Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Hello
Sweet Coconut 24 hr. Deodorant
73g · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Tahitian Vanilla Ultra Restore Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Taming Cream
150 ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Teens Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Mango Sunshine
Deodorant · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tatcha
The Clarifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tatcha
The Dewy Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives