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
Nair
Nair NourishShower Power
13 Oz. (368g) · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Natturally good anti-age
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
60ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
nivea
natural balance tagespflege
Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hey Humans
Natural Deodorant Cedarwood Sage
2 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Natural Feeling
Natural Feeling | Crema Extra Humectante
300g · Label from Colombia · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Beierdorf
Naturally good crema giorno idratante
50 ml · Label from Italy · Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
Naturally Good Avena Naturale Nutriente
350 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Nature Moments
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Henkel
Nature Moments - Spülung (Marokkanisches Arganöl & Macadamiaöl)
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
L’Occitane
Nectar de Massage
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens
L’occitane
Néroli & Orchidée - Crème Mains - 30 ML - L’occitane En Provence
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nettoyant visage solide - Naturally Clean
75 g · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
75ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Balea
Niacinamide Tagescreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists chemical UV filters
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Kenra Professional
Nitro Memory Crème 18
Hair styling · 8.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
nivea
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones