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
alverde
Körperbutter Bio-Kürbiskernöl & Moosbeere
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Alverde
Körpercreme
300ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lacura
Körperlotion (soft)
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Naturium
KP Body Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Peach
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Toasted Coconut
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
KP Bumps Be Gone Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · 3 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
L’après-shampooing hydratant Lait d’amande nourricier
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
roger & gallet
L’Homme
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Studio Line Matt
Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay - Cicaplast Mains
100 ml, 98 g · Label from France · Lists silicones
Nivea Sun
Lait après-soleil bronze
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
cien
lait autobronzant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Null
Lait corps
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Lait corps hydratant nourrissant
0.25 l · Label from France, Portugal and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps hydratant réparateur
0.25 l · Label from France, Spain and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche Douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche nourissant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Lait de toilette nourrissant Pure & sensitive
500ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Lait démaquillant
0.25 l · Label from France and World · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Lait fluide hydratation express
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones