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
Cosmia
Crème hydratante sensitive
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Creme jour anti-rides au q10
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
L’Occitane
Crème mains - peaux sèches
150mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Crème mains - peaux sèches - karite 20%
50mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
crème mains à la camomille
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Neutrogena
Crème mains absorption express
75 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
0.1 l · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-âge 2 en 1
0.1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-dessèchement
0.1 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
100ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Crème mains calendula
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves rocher
Crème mains et ongles sublimatrice
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Crème mains hand cream
10ml · Label from Hong Kong · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Crème mains hydratante
0.1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Neutrogena
Crème mains hydratante concentrée
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Neutrogena
Crème mains hydratante concentrée Formule Norvégienne
50 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
L’Occitane
Crème mains Karité 20%
10 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème mains nourrissante
0.1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Occitane
Crème Mains Peaux Sèches 20% Beurre de Karité
150ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Crème Mains Réparatrice
100 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains SOS mains abîmées
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
La Roche-Posay
Creme para Olheiras La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Olhos
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème pieds
0.075 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème pieds anti-dessèchement
0.075 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid