Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,529 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
Olay
Peptide Firming Soft Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Peptide Firming Ultra Rich Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rhode
Peptide Lip Boost - Sugarmint
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rhode
Peptide Lip Boost - Unscented
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
Peach & Lily
Peptide Pro Firming Moisturizer | Face Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · Lists essential oils
Schwarzkopf
Perfect Mousse 600 Châtain clair
92,5 ml (35 + 35 + 22,5 ml ) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Perfect Mousse Acajou 586
92,5 ml (35 + 35 + 22,5 ml ) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Perfect Mousse Châtain Chocolat 465
92,5 ml (35 + 35 + 22,5 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Perfect Mousse Chocolats Soufflés Brownie 365
92,5 ml (35 + 35 + 22,5 ml ) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Perfect Renew 3x Cream Advanced
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Nivea Sun
Pflegende Sonnenmilch - LSF 50+ Sehr Hoch
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Pflegende Spülung
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
pH Balance Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
PHOENIX Rosehip + Sea Buckthorn Body Cream
Body lotion · 200 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Advanced Clinical Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Anti-Aging Body Lotion
Body lotion · 4.3oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
pink cashmere
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty & Planet
Planet Marine Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
PRAVANA
Platinum Lilac
Lists fragrance, silicones