STEARYL ALCOHOL

Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adds or changes the product's scent.

Its role in a formula

Formula stability

Helps an emulsion stay mixed.

Scent

Adds or changes the product's scent.

Formula appearance

Makes a formula less transparent.

Lipid support

Helps replenish lipids on the skin or hair.

Softening

Helps soften and smooth the skin.

Cleansing

Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin.

Mixing oil and water

Helps oil and water combine in a formula.

Foam support

Helps a formula produce more foam.

Texture

Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is.

On the ingredient label

The INCI name is STEARYL ALCOHOL. Our verified product labels also use: Stearyl Alcohol.

These functions are listed by COSMILE Europe. A formulation role describes why an ingredient is used; it does not establish a finished product's clinical results or the ingredient's concentration.

Products containing this ingredient

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Sources

COSMILE Europe / Cosmetics Europe: STEARYL ALCOHOLChecked 2026-10-05T21:44:44.645953+00:00