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
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nivea
200 ml · Label from Allemand · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea intense healing
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Aloe Vera Hand Cream
75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
nivea
nivea body lotion
250ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Nivea body milk
Body lotion · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Nivea
nivea bronze efect
400 ml · Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea Cocoa nourish
Moisturizer · 400 ml · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA CREME DARK SPOT REDUCTION
75 · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Beiersdorf
Nivea Dagkrem Q10 Antirynke 50ml
50 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea daily essentials sensitive day cream spf 15
1 · Label from Ireland · Lists chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Intensive Moisture Body Milk 5-in-1 Complete Care (or Nivea Nourishing Body Milk)
380 ml · Label from India, Malaysia and Nepal · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA Men Hyaluron Anti-age Gezichtscrème
50ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Men Moisturiser Sensitive
Label from United Kingdom · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
NIVEA Men Protect & Care Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
75ml - Droge huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Ultra-Calming Moisturiser
75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Sun After Sun
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Breathable Uv Specialist Luminous630 Anti-Spot SPF50+ Zonnefluïde
40ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea sun doposole hydrate
400 · Label from Poland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Beiersdorf
NIVEA SUN Protect & Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 30
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsmelk
200ml - Droge tot normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Medicube
No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters