Cetearyl Isononanoate
Cetearyl Isononanoate is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 25 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, cleanser and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Cetearyl isononanoate: used to soften the skin surface and make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Cetearyl Isononanoate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Isononanoate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetearyl Isononanoate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75138, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cetearyl Isononanoate
SkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum
Lists fragrance, silicones
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Eucerin
dermopure
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
E-Rase Milki Micellar Water
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Eczema Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid
Polish’d
Grapefruit facial wipes
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Yves rocher
Lait hydratant fermeté 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
LAIT U
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Lingettes démaquillantes sensitive
Lists fragrance
Dr. Dennis Gross
Meltaway Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Null
nivea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Aloe Vera Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lawless
Pinch My Cheeks Soft-Blur Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Medik8
r-Retinoate Day & Night
Serum · Lists retinoid
Balea
Sensitive Duschgel 3in1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Skin Firming Antiwrinkle Neck & Chest Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Versed
Skin Soothe Hydrating Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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