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
johnson-johnson
crème pieds très secs et abîmés
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Crème pieds très secs et abîmés
100 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
cien
Crème pour la peau soft Cien
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
70 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
crème pour les mains
1 · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème pour les mains soin anti-âge
125ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
L’occitane
Crème ultra riche corps - peau seches et peau sensibles
200ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Crème visage et corps
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Cremegel Hydro
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
alverde
Cremeöl-Lotion INTENSIV
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
AmLactin
Crepe Firming Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · 12 oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Cherries & Chia Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Curlsmith
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Curl Crème
Hair styling · 8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Curl Defining Creme 5
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Conditioner
Conditioner · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Curl Love Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Camille Rose
Curl Love Moisture Milk
Hair styling · Lists fragrance