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
Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream for Baby
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Nestlé
Moisturizing Lotion
1 L · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vanicream
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · 16 oz · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · 2 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Babo Botanicals
Moisturizing Oat & Calendula Miracle Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Molding Cream
Hair styling · 2.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Allies of Skin
Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Monday
Monday Moisture Conditioner
354ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbivore
MOON DEW 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
moonlight glow whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
The Body Shop
Moringa Body Butter
8 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Conditioner
Conditioner · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Multi-Calm Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Multi-Tasking Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Love Beauty and Planet
Murumuru butter & rose blooming colour conditioner
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Mushroom Milk Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Treacle moon
My coconut island
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Henkel
N°110 Crème de beauté haute performance anti-âge jour
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones