murphyStearyl Olivate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Olive oil derivative, Stearyl olivate ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from olive oil (Olea europaea) fatty acids and stearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. Produced through esterification, chemically combining stearyl alcohol with olive-derived fatty acids.
Stearyl Olivate is the ester of stearyl alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 564)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR