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
Timotei
Timotei Après-Shampooing Pure 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Timotei
Timotei Bio Après-Shampooing Femme Douceur infusé au Lait d’Amande Douce Cheveux Normaux 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Timotei
Timotei Bio Après-Shampooing Femme Éclat Cheveux colorés Grenade & Karité 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Timotei
Timotei Blond Lumière Après Shampoing à l’extrait de Camomille Cheveux Blonds
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Timotei
Timotei Richesse Suprême Après Shampoing Femme Enrichie à l’Huile de Buriti Cheveux Très Secs
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Laura Mercier
Tinted Moisturizer Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
TOLERIANE SENSITIVE RICHE
40ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Grown Alchemist
Tomorrowland Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · 500ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Topco Associates Llc
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Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Olay
Total Effects 7 In One CC Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Total Effects Face Moisturizer Fragrance-Free SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Colorescience
Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Total Repair 5 Soin démêlant instantané reconstituant Cicamide + Pro-Kératine
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Transparen-C Pro Brightening Moisturizer - Vitamin C Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Issue
Tratamiento Capilar Brillo Extremo
25 g / 0.88 oz · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Costa Rica · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Origins
Travel Size Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Korres
Travel Size Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Travel Size Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
tresemmé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tresemme
tresemme color revitalize
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tresemme
Tresemme Conditioner
828ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tresemme
Tresemme expert botanique coconut conditioner
25 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check