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 23, 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
Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream for Baby
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Nestlé
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Vanicream
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nair
Nair NourishShower Power
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sukin
Natural Deodorant Fresh Cotton
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Oat Milk + Lavender Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
one n only
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Not Your Mother’s
Overnight Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Dr. Dennis Gross
pH Balance Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
pink cashmere
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain
Lip · Lists silicones
NARS
Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
PROPER MOLDING PASTE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiersdorf
Protect & hydrate 50+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Boots
Q10 day cream
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
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