Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 55 products on Poliage, most often blush, concealer and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate: used to soften the skin surface and make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75136, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
bio-oil
skincare oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Laura Geller
Soft Matte Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Soin des lèvres
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
ciem
Tápláló ajakápoló
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
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