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
cre8tion
lotion pearl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Eucerin
Lotion Sun Protection kids SPF 50+
400 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Lotus Water Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Love beauty and planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Aurore Éclatante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Éclosion de Couleur 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Femme Vague d’Hydratation 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Oasis Réparatrice 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque Cheveux Eclosion de couleur
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Masque Cheveux Oasis Réparatrice 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
love hemp Uncle Bud’s organic hemp oil rose gold face mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Love Those Bold Curls Defined Curls Leave-In Cream
Hair styling · 7.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Ultra-Light Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Shea moisture
Low porosity protein free
236ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Moisturizer · 16 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lumē
lume deodorant
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mad Hippie
Luminizing Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 15
180 mL · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 30
180 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 50
180 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Luxe One Leave-In
Conditioner · 5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Karseell
Maca Essential Oil
50ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
cien
madame glamour
75ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens