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
Tree Hut
Watermelon Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
weightless air dry cream by curlsmith
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jergens
Wet Skin Moisturizer, Shea Butter Oil
Body lotion · 10 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens
Acure
Whipped Night Cream with Plant Peptides & Vitamin C
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
White Musk® Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
White Peach & Crushed Rice Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
White Tea Antioxidant & Hydrating Face Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
whole blends coconut oil and cocoa butter shampoo and conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Whole Body Deodorant Cream
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
wow bust
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
cerave
www.cerave.com 3’606000"537729
12 oz 340g · Lists silicones
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Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vanicream
Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Zinc Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 for Sensitive Skin - Gentle Formula
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Фарба для волосся L’Oreal Paris Preference 5.0
174ml · Label from Ukraine · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
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