Stearyl Behenate

Stearyl Behenate is a waxy ester of stearyl alcohol and behenic acid used in cosmetics and personal care products. It's chosen to improve emolliency, cushion, and structure in creams, sticks, and pressed powders.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A waxy ingredient that adds cushion and softness to rich formulas.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

It leaves skin feeling soft and supple while helping reduce moisture loss, and adds body to formulas for a plush application without heaviness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

It's common in lipsticks, balms, and deodorant-style bars to boost solidity, and used in compressed powder compacts and solid moisturizers for a smoother payoff.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

It's generally well tolerated; as a fatty ester it rarely irritates. The heavier, more occlusive feel can be unsuitable for very oily or acne-prone skin.

Is Stearyl Behenate a Good Ingredient?

It rates Good because it reliably adds cushion and structure as a stable, inert emollient ester that improves texture with a low likelihood of irritation.

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