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
Henkel
Expert Cellulaire 3D Crème Fondamentale Reconstituante Jour
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
henkel
Expert Rides 3D Activateur Hyaluronique Crème Anti-rides Nuit
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Express Body Lotion
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Express Body Lotion 48h
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Express Hydration body lotion
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Extra Strength Medicated Body Lotion
Body lotion · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · 0.5 oz · Lists silicones
COOLA
Face Sunscreen Lotion - White Tea
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Native
Facial Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Calypso
facial protection
50ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Firming & Hydrating Body Lotion with Collagen
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gold Bond
Firming Neck & Chest Age Renew Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Cashmere Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Flor de Laranjeira & óleo de abacate
400ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
AmLactin
Foot Repair Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · 3 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
HAIRITAGE by Mindy McKnight
Fragrance Free Conditioner
Lists drying alcohol
Dove
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists silicones
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives