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
Gold Bond
Gold Bond Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Gold Bond
gold bond ultimate
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
gold bond ultimate diabetics dry skin relief
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Three sisters cafe
GOLD BOND ULTIMATE healing hand cream Net wt 3 oz (85 9)
3 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid
Polish’d
Grapefruit facial wipes
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lancer
Gravity Defying Eye Cream
Eye cream · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maybelline
Green Edition Mega Mousse Mascara Eye Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl. oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Grow Strong Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Guardian
guardian hand cream lovely lavender
50 g · Label from Indonesia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Conditioner
Conditioner · 32oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Heavy On Hold Extreme Gel
Hair styling · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Hair Bomb Proteína
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Lana
Hair Cream
240 ml · Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fructis
hair food aloe vera
Label from Uruguay · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Hair Food Banana
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check