Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,525 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
Kenra Professional
Clear Gloss
2 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
alverde
Clear Waschcreme
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Frank Body
Clearing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Clinique
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream 15 ml
15 · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Glow Recipe
Cloudberry Bright Refillable Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · 40ml · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Coco Colada Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Null
cocoa butter
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Cocoa Butter Body Cream
Body lotion · 15.5 fl oz · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists sulfates, silicones
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cocoa Butter In-Shower Body Lotion
Body lotion · 13.5 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
12 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Coconut and Vanilla Lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
OGX
Coconut milk conditioner
385 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
coconut miracle oil conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut water & mimosa flower volume conditioner
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Coconut Water Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Coffee Bean Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens