Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,455 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A blend of cetyl and stearyl fatty alcohols. Thickens creams, softens skin and keeps oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Cetearyl Alcohol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Alcohol: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Alcohol: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Alcohol: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Alcohol: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Alcohol: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75132, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cetearyl Alcohol
Haruharu Wonder
10 Hyaluronic Cream
Moisturizer · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
100% ultra color Noir bleu 210
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Conditioner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Acure
12 Hour Facial Moisturizer for All-Day Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
2 X Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Intense Hydrating Mask 2.5 FL Oz
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tula
24-7 Moisture Intense
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
essence
24h hand protection balm
Lists fragrance, parabens
Aussie
3 Minute Miracle Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Henkel
3 Wetter Taft Power Wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Palladio
4D BOOST VOLUMIZING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream / Unscented
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Lidl
9
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Issue
Activador en Crema
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Olay
Active Hydrating Cream Face Moisturizer for Deep Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dermalogica
Active Moist
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Refining Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Medik8
Advanced Day Eye Protect
Eye cream · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Advanced Day Total Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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