Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,500 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Mixsoon
Centella Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ceptapjil
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sedal
Ceramidas
10 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Skinfix
Ceramide Prime Whipped Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sunday Riley
Ceramor Ceramide Barrier Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
cerave
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
12 fl oz · Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
14g · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Melk
236ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Hydraterende Reinigingscrème
236ml · Label from Netherlands · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cerave
Cerave Moisturising Cream
Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Retinol Serum Tegen Post-Acne Vlekjes
30ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
12oz (340 g) · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
52ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists chemical UV filters
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Sheer Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
250 ml · Label from India · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35
3 fl oz · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil Pro Dry Skin
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Champú reparación intensa
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kaia Naturals
CHARCOAL DEODORANT
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rituals
Charcoal face scrub
125ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates