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
Nivea
Q10 Plus Soin de jour FPS 15
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Innersense
Quiet Calm Curl Control
Hair styling · 10oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Medik8
r-Retinoate Day & Night
Serum · Lists retinoid
Medik8
r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
R+Co
R+Co High Dive Moisture and Shine Crème
150 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Laneige
Radian-C Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ACURE
Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
Radically Rejuvenating Eye Cream - Under Eye Cream & Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Rausch
RAUSCH Meerestang Kopfhaut-Kur
15ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Shea Moisture
Raw Shea Butter Hydrating Body Lotion w/ Frankincense and Myrrh
384 ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Rebel Rosebud Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rituals
Recovery hand balm
70ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
La Roche-Posay
Redermic R - Correcteur dermatologique Intensif
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Regen skin Deliplus
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer | SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Fragrance Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer | Original
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer Fragrance-Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Lacura
Reinigungsmilch Classic
250ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Innersense
Renew Body Lotion
Body lotion · 8.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
340 g · Label from Canada · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid