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
Babo Botanicals
Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Aerosol Free
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · 236ml · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Spray protecteur hydratant 10 faible
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Rituals
spread the kindness body cream - holy lotus & white Cran
220ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Biossance
Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Biossance
Squalane + Growth Factor and Peptide Firming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Omega Repair Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Stabilizing Repair Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Stick labial
Label from Ireland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mario Badescu
Strawberry Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Strength Restorative Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
50 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists retinoid, silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Strong Hold Texturizing Pomade for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 4.2 OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Doctor Fiterman
Sun Protect
50ml · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Suave
Sun Ripened Strawberry Conditioner
Conditioner · 22.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
COOLA
Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 for Face - Cucumber Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Sunlit Glow Brightening Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Native
Sunscreen Spritz
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid