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
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-Shampooing Réparation Intense Érable Guérisseur
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra doux Corps - Beurre réparateur Trésors de Miel
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Corps Lait Corps sous la douche Huiles merveilleuses Argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Low Shampoo
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Odacite
Ultra Effective Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing Fragrance Free
Body lotion · 21 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Trader Joe’s
Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Ultra Light Volumizing Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kopari
Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream
Body lotion · 4.7fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Toasted Coconut
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Warm Vanilla
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Face Lotion with Colloidal Oatmeal
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Day Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultrax doux masque reconstituant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Butter
Body lotion · 6.7 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives