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
Elvive
Hyaluron + Plump Hydrating Conditioner with Hyaluronic Acid for Dry Hair
Conditioner · 12.6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Hyaluronic Care 48h Sensitiv
50 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Hyaluronic Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Hyaluronic Infusion Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Caudalie
Hyaluronic Nourishing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 5 fl. oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Hydra Gloss Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrate Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Jergens
Hydrating Coconut Lotion
Body lotion · 21 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Alpyn Beauty
Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Innersense
Hydrating Cream Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
236 ml · Label from Morocco · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Duke Cannon
Hydrating Face Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Hydrating facial cleanser
236 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 12 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mad Hippie
Hydrating Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Thayers
Hydrating Milky Cleanser & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · 8 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed