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
Not Your Mother’s
Protect & Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream - Big
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
PSORIASIS RELIEF MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Puffs
Puffs Plus Lotion
124 Facial Tissues · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bliss
Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing & Exfoliating Enzyme Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, essential oils
The Body Shop
Pumpkin Sugar Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Pure & natural anti-rides Soin de jour
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Timotei
Pure Après-Shampooing
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers
Derma E
Pure Biome Balancing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Pure Clean Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier
Pure Clean Detangler
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Innersense
Pure Inspiration Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cocokind
Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Kristin Ess
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Q10 - creme nuit anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Q10 - recharge creme jour anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Q10 - recharge creme nuit anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Q10 Anti-Falten POWER
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Boots
Q10 day cream
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Boots
Q10 night cream
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Q10 plus C Anti-rides + Energie
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones