Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,531 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
Dove
Damage Therapy Amino Curl Define Soft Touch Curl Cream
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Bond Strength Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Cucumber Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · 28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Lavender & Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Volume & Fullness Conditioner
Conditioner · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream
Body lotion · 2 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Fat and the Moon
Day to Day Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cationic Hydration Interlink
Deep Brilliance Reconstruct
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Jergens
Deep Conditioning Shea-Cocoa Butter Blend
Body lotion · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Deep Restoring Argan Oil Moisturizer
Body lotion · 16.8 oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Medicube
Deep Vita C Capsule Cream
Moisturizer · 55g / 1.94 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
OGX
Deeply Restoring Pracaxi Recovery Oil Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Eye Lifting Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Nourishing Hand + Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones