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
Nivea
Lait hydratant douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant Douceur peaux sèches
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant Réparateur & Soin
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Lait nourrissant Corps Olive mythique
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait réparateur au beurre de karité (peaux extra sèches)
390 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
lait réparateur beurre de karité peaux extra sèches
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Lait réparateur SOS & Care 48h
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
LAIT U
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash ‘N Roll Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash Beats Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Full Lash Bloom Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
LaSource hand therapy
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · 2oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Jergens
Lavender Dreams Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Lavender Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner Melrose Place
Conditioner · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Leave in Conditioner North Bondi
Conditioner · 6 OZ · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner St Barts Scent
Conditioner · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Moroccanoil
Leave-in Conditioner
Conditioner · 5.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 6.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Kristin Ess
Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.45 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
cien
Leche corporal almendras
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils