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
PRAVANA
Platinum Sand
Lists fragrance, silicones
PRAVANA
Platinum Smoke
Lists fragrance, silicones
Glow Recipe
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dove
Pomegranate Seeds & Shea Butter Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pond’s
ponds dramatic results
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
NARS
Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Power Stick for Her
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hello Bello
Premium Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance
Nexxus
Prep & Protect Leave-in Spray
121 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Pro Collagen Banking Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pro-Ceramide + Repair Cream Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, silicones
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · 80ml · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
PRODIGY 6.0 LIN Blond foncé
60 g + 60 g + 60 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
R+Co
PROPER MOLDING PASTE
Hair styling · 1.7 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tresemmé
Prostyletech Keratin Smooth Color Anti-Fade Conditioner
828 mL, 28 fl oz · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Supergoop!
Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Protect & Care Rasiercreme
100ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives