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
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique color
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique lisse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jergens
Soins Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
solmo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Jergens
Soothing Aloe Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Sparkling Berry Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Beiesdorf
Spray protecteur coloré 50+ Sun Kids
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray protecteur hydratant 10 faible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Beiesdorf
Spray protecteur Protect & sensitive 50+
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Mario Badescu
Strawberry Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Strength Restorative Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
Lists retinoid, silicones
Eucerin
Sun spray 50+
Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters
Harry’s
Texturizing Putty
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Tinted Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Topco Associates Llc
top
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Algenist
Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
up & up lotion
Lists silicones
Soapbox
Vanilla Bean + Fig Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
vanilla bean body lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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