Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid is an emulsifier — fatty acid thickener and emulsifier. It's found in 538 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Fatty acid thickener and emulsifier
Who it's best for
A supporting ingredient — found in most cream and lotion formulas.
- Essential for product stability, not typically chosen by the consumer
- Generally well-tolerated across all skin types
- Helps oil and water phases blend into a smooth, usable texture
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
538 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Stearic Acid
Eye care
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See all moisturisers→Top products with Stearic Acid
DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream
ATOBARRIER365 Hydro CERA-HA Ceramide + Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Expert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum for Wrinkles
Overnight Vitalizing Mask
Real Deep Mask Gift Set - 4 Masks for Pore Care, Hydration, Calming and Dark Spot Treatment
Turnover Mask c-PDRN® 5-Pack for Uneven Texture & Brightening Dull Skin
Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50
No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence
Skin Renewing Night Cream
Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane
Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Bouncy Skin On the Go Set for Plumping and Firming
PDRN Reedle Shot Firming Eye Cream
RoC Multi Correxion 5 in 1 Anti-Aging Eye Cream
ATOBARRIER365 Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Niacinamide for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
DIVE IN 5D Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream for dry Skin & Moisture Barrier Support
Frequently asked questions
What does Stearic Acid do in skincare?
Fatty acid thickener and emulsifier
Is Stearic Acid safe for sensitive skin?
Stearic Acid is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Stearic Acid?
538 products in our database contain Stearic Acid. The highest-rated is Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream scoring 9.8/9.8.
Can I use Stearic Acid every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.