Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 628 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, deodorant and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Cotton
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Cozy Caramel
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Pistachio Bliss
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Real Coconut
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Real Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Rose
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant White Peach
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Light Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Secret
Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream Peach Vanilla
Deodorant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream Unscented
Deodorant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Unscented with Prebiotics
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pantene
Ampoules Hair Rescue
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Vanicream
Anti-perspirant / Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists silicones
Sanex
Anti-transpirant stick Sanex Dermo Fraîcheur Active 48h
Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Ceramide Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid