Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,455 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Night Eye
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Medik8
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
OSEA
Advanced Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Lubriderm
Advanced Therapy Lotion
Lists fragrance, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
After Sun Hidratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Pai
Age Confidence Eye Cream for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
age fighter
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Age Renew Antioxidant Defense Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
AGE RENEW CREPE CORRECTOR HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
ahava deadsea water mineral hand cream spring blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
The Body Shop
Almond Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Light Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Secret
Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream Peach Vanilla
Deodorant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream Unscented
Deodorant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
alverde
Alverde Intensiv Handcreme Bio-Granatapfel Bio-Karitébutter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
alvalverde NATURKOSMETIK
alverde NATURKOSMETIK Handcreme Schutz & Pflege, 75 ml
Lists fragrance
Laura Geller
Always There Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed