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
Rose care
200 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Suave
Rose Oil Infusion Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Kitsch
Rosemary and Biotin volumizing solid conditioner
2.7 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Rough Nature Bartserum
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Heimish
RX Retinol Bakuchiol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Sanfte Hafermilch, Reiscreme & Bio-Hafermilch, beruhigende Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
sanfte Reinigungsmilch
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Sanfte Reinigungsmilch
200ml · Label from France, Germany and Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 9.25 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 9.25 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · 50 mL · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Creme of nature
Scalp Refresh
4.7 oz / 135 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Schauma Keratin Kraft Aufbau Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Bergamote + Citron Vert 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Charbon + Magnésium 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Rose + Vanille 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens