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
Maybelline
The Colossal Curl Bounce Washable Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists sulfates
The INKEY List
the inkey list vitamin b, c, & e moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sea Moss
The Ocean Healed My Eczema
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Treacle moon
the rasberry kiss
60mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Naturium
The Revealer Sulfur Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Balm
175 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
50 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Body lotion · 8 FL OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Crown Affair
The Smoothing Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
celimax
The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
Serum · 15ml · Lists retinoid, silicones
Gold Bond
Therapeutic Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Sachajuan
THERMAL PROTECTION SPRAY
Hair styling · 200 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Moroccanoil
Thickening Lotion
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Tight & Firm Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 8 oz · Lists silicones
Cien
Time control - Crème pour la peau
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Timotei
Timotei Après Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux Abîmés
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Après Shampoing Cheveux Normaux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Après Shampoing Cheveux Secs Nourrissant au Miel et Jojoba 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Timotei
Timotei Après Shampoing Femme enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Lot 2x300ML
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Après-Shampooing aux Huiles d’Argan Bio
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Après-Shampooing Femme Nourrissant 2x300ml
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Après-Shampooing Illuminant 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives