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
Sachajuan
COLOUR PROTECT CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Complete + Hydrating Lotion Sensitive
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Olay
Complete + Rich Moisturizing Cream Sensitive
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
PRAVANA
Condition
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème lavante Low Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Creme main sensuelle vanille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Cacao & Orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Clémentine & Epices édition limitée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Crème mains et ongles sublimatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Longue Durée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermophil
Crème mains réparateur intense formule indienne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème pieds
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
crème pour les mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Crème pour les mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
crème solaire visage nivea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Crème Visage Corps Mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Creme: viso, mani, corpo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones