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
joy works body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Drunk Elephant
JuJu Exfoliating Bar
Exfoliant · Lists sulfates
Kora Organics
Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Kate’s Lightweight Fragrance Free Stressed Skin Face Wash
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Keep It Up Curl Protect & Hold 2-In-1 Styling Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Kera-liso
Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Keratin Infusion Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
Keratin Infusion Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Keratin Infusion Smoothing Conditioner
Conditioner · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
CHI
Keratin K-Trix 5 Smoothing Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
TRESemmé
Keratin Repair Bond Plex Conditioner
828 ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Keratin sleek
370ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Kératine Color 4.6 Châtain Chocolat
154,5 ml (60 + 60 + 22,5 + 12 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, salicylic acid
Henkel
Kératine Color Châtain Clair Subtil 6.0
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, salicylic acid
Aussie
KIDS CURLY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
babyganics
Kids SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kirkland
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Henkel
Kit Racines Blond BR1
22 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
henkel
Kit Racines Noir R5
11 + 11 ml (22 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Kiwi Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Klärende Waschcreme -- Clear
100ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Kojic Acid Turmeric Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
DM
Körper-Lotion Bio-Olive Bio-Aloe Vera
250 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check