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
Tresemme
Tresemme shampoo collagen
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Algenist
Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Triple Nutrition
12 FL OZ (354 ml) · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · 6.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · 8.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Whipped Cleansing Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Catrice
TUBING Stay In Place Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Hask
Twist Tamer Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends conditioner
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends smoothing conditioner
400 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Ultimate Nutrition Conditioner
Conditioner · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
ultra
300ml · Label from Kuwait · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après shampooing crème fondante au Lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing crème riche Aloé vera et huile de karité pur
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’Argan et Cranberry
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’avocat et Beurre de Karité
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Nutrition Extrême Olive Mythique
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones