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
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · 1.7 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Harry’s
Hydrating Night Lotion
Moisturizer · 1.7oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kopari
Hydrating Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · 6.6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Styling Cream
Hair styling · 10.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maelove
Hydro Relief Peptides & Amino Acids Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Baxter of California
HYDRO SALVE BODY LOTION
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Null
Indigo
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rituals
Infinity Organic Mandarin & Mint lotion ultra soignante pour les mains
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Innersense
Inner Peace Whipped Creme Texturizer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Innovation Fructis Après-Shampooing fortifiant
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Cream
Body lotion · 13.5 g · Lists sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Naturium
Intense Overnight Sleeping Cream
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Syoss
Intense Repair Tiefenspülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Intensif 7 jours
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones