Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 660 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
Pantene Essential Botanicals
Voluminizing Conditioner
38.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hair Biology
Volumizing conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Native
Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Wahre Schätze Pflegende Spülung Argan Camelia-Öl
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Lumē
Whole Body Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
First Aid Beauty
Whole Body Deodorant Cream
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Mitchum
Women Mitchum Natural Power Eucalyptus
40g · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher SO Elixir Purple Body Lotion
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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