Cetrimonium Chloride
Cetrimonium Chloride is a preservative and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 354 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A conditioning surfactant. Coats hair to reduce static and also acts as a preservative.
What it does
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32590, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cetrimonium Chloride
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Bond Repair Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture 21-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner for Dry Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Fragrance Originale Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Après-shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Prachtauffüller Föhn-Pracht
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Fructis Super Masque
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
garnier fructis sleek and shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Force Ultime
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis Shampoo Grow Strong
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Garnier whole blend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
GARNIER WHOLE BLENDS Gentle Detailing
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnigr Whole Blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
The Body Shop
Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Henkel
Gliss Kur Color Schutz 2-Phasen Elixier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gliss Kur Hair Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Henkel
GLISS KUR Total Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Balea
Glossy blond Spülung, naturblondes und blondiertes Haar
Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Glycolic + Gloss Shine Boosting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
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