- Comedogenic
- 2 / 5
- Irritancy
- 1 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Fatty alcohol
- INCI name
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Also listed as
- Octadecanol
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for most skin types. If you are very acne-prone, check where it sits in the ingredient list: the lower, the better.
Products that contain Stearyl Alcohol
- CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- Re'equil Oxybenzone & OMC Free Sunscreen
- The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Stearyl Alcohol comedogenic?
Mildly, so most people are fine. Stearyl Alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 out of 5. A moisturising fatty alcohol that thickens creams. It is not drying and is generally fungal-acne safe.
Is Stearyl Alcohol safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Stearyl Alcohol is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Stearyl Alcohol cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Stearyl Alcohol?
On labels it can also appear as Octadecanol.