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
Babo Botanicals
Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin - Dermatologist Tested
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS LEAVE-IN MOISTURIZER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS FRIZZ FREE CURL CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS LEAVE-IN DETANGLING MILK
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
It’s a 10 Haircare
Miracle Leave-In
Conditioner · 10 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rituals
Miracle Scrub
50 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Moisture Cushion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
TRESemmé
Moisture Rich Conditioner
900ml · Label from Finland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Moisturing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
Altruist
Moisturising Fluid
Label from Romania · Lists silicones
BYOMA
Moisturising Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Moisturising Rich Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Garnier
Moisturizing Conditioner with Coconut Water & Aloe Vera
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cera Ve
Moisturizing Cream
227g · Label from Canada · Lists silicones
Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones