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
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Waterlily
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cocoa Butter In-Shower Body Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
Coconut + Tremella Illuminating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut hydrate daily body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Eden BodyWorks
Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal Paris
Collagen Moisture Filler Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer with Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Olay
Collagen Peptide MAX Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Collagen Peptide Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Herbal Essences
Color + Protect Grapeseed Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hair Biology
Color brilliance conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Color Me Happy Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Colorista washout #bluehair
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Colorista Washout #turquoisehair
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Colorsilk
Colorsilk Beautiful Color - 32 Acajou foncé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantène
Colour Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones