Stearyl Stearate
Stearyl Stearate is an emollient and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 50 products on Poliage, most often mascara, cleanser and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Stearyl stearate: used to soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Stearyl Stearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Stearate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearyl Stearate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38341, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as octadecyl stearate.
Products that contain Stearyl Stearate
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lash Besties 2-In-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara Ultramarine Black
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Supercloud Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mary Kay
Lash Intensity Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Essence
Lash Princess Sculpted Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stila
Magnum XXX Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Morphe
Make It Big Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Max Impact Extreme Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Hey Humans
Natural Deodorant Cedarwood Sage
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
POWER’FULL Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Precleanse Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
SUPER NOVA 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
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