Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,528 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
L’Oréal
Elseve anti-casse démélant réparateur
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Fibralogy Innovation Filloxane
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair Cica Crème
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Elvive caída resist x3
Label from Mexico · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’oreal
Elvive conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Dove
Endless Waves Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Enriching Shea Butter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Balea
Enthaarungscreme
125 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Kate Somerville
EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Essential Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Essentially Enriched Body Cream
Body lotion · 13.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Eucerin
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Eucerin
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
Eucerin Lip Activ Soin Actif Levres Stick 4.8G (lip Care)
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
Eucerin, Roughness Relief Lotion, Fragrance Free
Lists exfoliating acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Bond Repair Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Every Day Coconut
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + Lemon
Label from World · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Haruharu Wonder
Exosome Peptide Resilience Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · Lists coconut derivatives
Henkel
Expert 3D Cellulaire Crème de Nuit Régénératrice
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check