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
Dm
Leichtkämm spray
200 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pixi
Lengthy Fiber Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Lèvres
4,8 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
cien
lidl crème de soin hydratante
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Lift+ Pro-Kollagen + Hyaluron Tages- & Nachtpflege Set
100 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux normales à mixte
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Lifting Creme
3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Light Moisture Conditioner Pro Pure
24 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Yardley London
Lily of the Valley Silky Smooth Body Lotion
250 mL · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Alpyn Beauty
Line-Filling Eye Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Baume AP+
Body lotion · 400 ml · Label from France · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR BAUME AP+M
200 ml · Label from France, Italy and Morocco · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream
Lists silicones
Deliplus
Liss frizz control mask
Label from Morocco and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
Loção Hidratante Para Pele Seca e Extra Seca
473 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists silicones
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Label from Spain · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Loción corporal calm
Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones
Deliplus
Loción Corporal Hidrata
Label from Morocco, Portugal and Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones
long and strong way to grow leave in conditioner
6 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
lotion
Lists silicones