Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,455 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Aftersun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Naturopathica
Amethyst Peace Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Amla Legend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ANALOG Cleansing Foam Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
anew resurfacing lotion
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Mini Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Anti rides creme de nuit Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Caudalie
Anti-Aging Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Deliplus
anti-manchas
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Anti-transpirant Narta Homme Peau parfaite
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Anti-transpirant Narta Peau parfaite
Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Juice Beauty
Antioxidant Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
eucerin
antipigment
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Cien
Antitranspirant Comfort Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Antitranspirant Dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiesdorf
Apès-soleil hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
alverde
Après lotion mit mir
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Après shampoing extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones