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 21, 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
Vanilla Crush Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Vanille Noire Secrets d’Essences
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Warm Amber Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Weightless Protection SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Jergens
Wet Skin Moisturizer, Coconut Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Wet Skin Moisturizer, Shea Butter Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens
The Body Shop
White Musk® Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
wow bust
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
cerave
www.cerave.com 3’606000"537729
Lists silicones
Vanicream
Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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