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
Nivea
Crema corporal aloe refrescante
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Palmolive
Crema corporal neutro balance
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones
Deliplus
Crema corporal reafirmante
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Crema de dia Rosa Mosqueta
50 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Crema de manos aloe vera
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pantene
Crema para peinar (fuerza y reconstrucción)
300 ml · Label from Peru · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Instituto español
Crema regenadora
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Deliplus
Crema reparadora de grietas para pies
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Auchan
Crème Anti-âge jour bio à l’huile d’Argan et acide hyaluronique
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Cosmia
Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Desert Essence
Crème capillaire boucles souples à la noix de coco
190 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de jour anti-âge Gold (Or 1%)
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Cien
Crème de jour anti-rides Q10
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème de jour cien
100ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Crème de jour ultra riche sans rinçage
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
henkel
Crème de jour, Cible les rides Lift + Lissage immédiat
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Glossier
Crème de You
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Crème dépilatoire à l’aloe vera
0.2 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Crème dépilatoire au beurre de karité
0.2 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Crème dépilatoire corps à l’aloe vera
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème dépilatoire corps au beurre de karité
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Creme Facial Nivea Q10 Energy Antissinais para os Olhos
15 ml · Label from Brazil · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sephora
Crème fouettée corps hydratante
400ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
crème hydratante mains
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check