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
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis, Banana hair food, hair mask
390 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Garnier whole blend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Deliplus
Gel de argán
500 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Cleanser · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Dr. Brandt
Gentle Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
Conditioner · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Henkel
Gliss Hair Repair Asia Liss Après-shampooing
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
alverde
Glitzer Handcreme
75 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid
gloss moderne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Balea
Glossy blond Spülung, naturblondes und blondiertes Haar
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, silicones
Missha
Glow Dewy Hydrating Sunscreen SPF40+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Glycolic + Gloss Shine Boosting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Skinfix
Glycolic Renewing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ziaja
Goat’s milk hair conditioner with keratin
200 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance
Ziaja
Goat’s milk hand cream
80ml · Label from Croatia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones