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 22, 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
Yves Rocher
Bálsamo After Shave
Lists fragrance
BYOMA
Barrier Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
nivea
baume riche réparateur et soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Pampers
Bleier størrelse 4 (9-14 kg)
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
BODY LOTION GINGER FLOWER
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sachajuan
BODY LOTION SHINY CITRUS
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Body Soufflé
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kristin Ess
Bond Fortifying Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Boots
boots hand cream
Lists silicones
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Bio Renew
Bourbon Manuka Honey Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Bright Balance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Luminous Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Brilliant Brunette Soin démêlant nutrition protection couleur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Brut Deo Stick Original 50 ml 6x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Brut
Brut original stick 50x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones