Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,455 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Physicians Formula
Butter Blowout Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance
Essence
Bye Bye Panda Eyes! Smudge-proof Volumizing And Defining Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
C-Tango Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturopathica
Calendula Essential Hydrating Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
Calm & Renew Butter
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Calming Moisture Night Time Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
Lists fragrance
Carol’s Daughter
Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Original Leave-In Moisturizer
Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Masque
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hey Humans
Cedar wood sage
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Cien
Cell Intense Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Torriden
CELLMAZING Collagen Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Nivea
Cellular anti-âge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
COSRX
Centella Blemish Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
Mixsoon
Centella Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Ceramidas
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Skinfix
Ceramide Prime Whipped Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sunday Riley
Ceramor Ceramide Barrier Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Lists silicones