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
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Lancer
Caviar Lime Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Hydraterende Reinigingscrème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Lists sulfates, parabens
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Bath and Body Works
Champagne toast body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Shea Moisture
cirl & shine conditionner
Lists fragrance
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Sachajuan
CLARIFYING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
ClarinsMen Stick Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Innersense
Clarity Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic Après-Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hello
Clean + Fresh 24 Hr. Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Walgreens
Clinical Strength Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant for Women
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Buzzer Beater Berry
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Court Queen Citrus
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Clean Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Free & Sensitive
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Nurturing Coconut
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Powder Protection
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Shower Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Stress Response
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones