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
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Gold Bond
Softening Hydrating Foot Cream with Shea Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Cosmia
Soin contour des yeux anti rides au Collageneer
0.015 l · Label from France and World · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivéa
Soin de jour
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Soin de jour hydratant
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Soin de jour matifiant
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique color
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique force
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique lisse
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique repair
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jergens
Soins Ultra
30 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
solmo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Schauma
Sommerpflege Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
The Ordinary
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Jergens
Soothing Aloe Moisturizer
Body lotion · 21 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Acure
Soothing Day Cream with Argan Oil for Sensitive Skin
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Jergens
Sparkling Berry Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Sparkling Berry Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
All Good
SPF30 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Mineral Facial Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF50 Anti-Aging Daily Mineral Sunscreen Facial Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives