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
Maximum Hydration Nourishing Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Gold Bond
Medicated Anti-Itch Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Ouai
Medium Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Mello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Formula 10.0.6
Melt Away Vitamin C Triple Action Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Men’s Essentials Everyday Moisture Daily Body & Hand Cream/Lotion
Body lotion · 14.5 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dr. Squatch
Men’s Natural Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar + Bergamot Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Deep Clean+ Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood+Cardamom Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Method for Curls Defining Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Ombia
Milch & Honig Handcreme
125 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Beekman 1802
Milk Scrub Oat + Goat Milk Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Dove
Mineral Hair Mask Smoothes + Pink Clay
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Mineral SPF for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral SPF Moisturizer - Daily Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives