Ceteareth-20
Ceteareth-20 is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 202 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A PEG ether of cetyl and stearyl alcohol. Keeps oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Ceteareth-20: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ceteareth-20: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ceteareth-20: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75105, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Ceteareth-20
Jergens
Daily Moisture
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Aveeno
Daily Moisturing Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Bondi Sands
Daily Moisturising face SPF 50+
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
cerave
daily moisturizing cream
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
daily nourishing body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Deep Conditioning Shea-Cocoa Butter Blend
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Deep Restoring Argan Oil Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Nourishing Hand + Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity️ Nourishing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Detangler Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Masque Sébo-régulateur
Lists fragrance
Jergens
Enriching Shea Butter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Camille Rose
Fresh Curl
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
St. Ives
Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
ghj
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Glazed & Locked Glossy Lip Tint-011 Born Ready
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
e.l.f.
Glossy Lip Stain
Lip · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid
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