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
Head & Shoulders
Antipelliculaire Réparation & Soin Après-shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Antiperspirant Sure Sensitive for Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire soin du cuir chevelu sec
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Après-shampooing provitaminé Color & Shine
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
aromatherapy stress lotion bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
aveeno active naturals positively radiant body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Baby-dry
Baby dry taille 4 (8-16 kg) Maxi
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson’s
baby extracare lotion
Lists fragrance
Shea Moisture
Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Baby sun Crème solaire très haute protection FPS 50+
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Baby Sun lait solaire FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Baby sun protection cream
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 4 / 8-16 kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 4+ (9-18 kg)
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 4+ Maxi+ 9-18kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 5+ 13-25 kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
Baked Gingerbread & Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Haruharu Wonder
Bakuchiol Eye Cream / Unscented
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olay
Balancing Cream Cleanser with Collagen Peptide
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Skinfix
Balancing Soft-Foam Clay Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives