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
MagicBar
75 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
alverde
Mamaglück Körperbutter Wilde Malve
200 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Soapbox
Mane Tamer Weightless Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
mani moisturizer strength and anti breakage agave conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
100% Pure
Maracuja Mascara
Mascara · 0.35 oz / 10 g · Lists fragrance allergens
Naturopathica
Marshmallow & Probiotic Sensitivity Soothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Issue
Máscara de Nutrición
10 g · Label from Argentina and Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Mascarilla capilar
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Mascarilla Plex Repair
Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Mascarilla violín con aceite de chia
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vichy
Masque Argile Purifiant Pores
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
cien
masque cheveux regenerant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Masque extra doux
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
l-oreal
Masque nourrissant hair food banane
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique color
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique force
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique lisse
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique repair
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique violet
0.3 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Masque Réparation Miraculeuse - Timotei
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Erborian
Masque visage sublimant au magnolia
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 25ml · Lists essential oils