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
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Baby
240ml · Label from Mexico · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport
240ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydratation
180 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Gold Bond
HEALING FOOT CREAM
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Body Lotion & Cream
Body lotion · 2.5 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Cream Jar
Body lotion · 19 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists silicones
O’Keeffe’s
Healthy Feet Cream
3oz 85g · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Heat Spray
Hair styling · 6.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
essence
Hello, good stuff cica face cream
30ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Herbae Lait de Beauté
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Herbalia châtain ambré
80 g + 40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tresemmé
Hidratación intensa acondicionador
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Himalayan Salt & Rose Oil Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Honey Water Moisture Leave-In Cream
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Honey Water Moisture Restoring Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Honeymania crème pour les mains
30 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Hot Streak Leave-In Protection Serum
Conditioner · 150 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Huile-en-crème fine de nutrition, non gras - sans rinçage, cheveux secs
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
hyalluron Filler + 3x effect
50 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters