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
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Juliette Has a Gun
Not a body lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
Not your mothers anti freeze smooth moves conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nourish by Nature Avocado Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Trader Joe’s
Nourish Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer
Lists retinoid
Cetaphil
Nourishing & Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Nourishing Honey Moisturizer
Body lotion · 16.8 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Nourishing Radiance Body Lotion
Body lotion · 13.5 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Nourishing Secrets Thickening Ritual Conditioner
350ml · Label from Saudi Arabia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Nudestix
NUDEFIX Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
alverde
Nutri-Care Spülung Bio-Mandel Bio-Argan
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Nutrisse Cream 5.0
60ml,40ml,60ml · Label from Finland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Naturopathica
Oat 3-in-1 Cleansing Facial Polish
Exfoliant · Lists essential oils
Eczema Honey
Oatmeal Hand Cream
2 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
OSEA
Ocean Cleansing Milk
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
OGX
ogx conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
OGX
OGX Nourishing + Coconut Milk Conditioner
385 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Oil Care Nährpflege
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Oil control
Label from Belgium and Morocco · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters