Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,085 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A fatty alcohol (not a drying alcohol). Softens skin, thickens creams and helps oil and water stay blended.
What it does
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32596, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as alcohol cetylicus, 1 hexadecanol and hexadecanol.
Products that contain Cetyl Alcohol
Nivea
cleansing cream
Lists fragrance
Neutrogena
Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Walgreens
Clinical Strength Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
CLOUD MILK Coconut + Maca Firming Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Cloudberry Bright Refillable Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Buttah Skin
Coco Shea Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nature’s Bees
Cocoa butter lip balm
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nature’s Bees
Cocoa Butter Olive Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
cocoa radiant lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Coconut and Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Coconut and Vanilla Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Coconut Cream Milk Scrub Oat & Goat Milk Exfoliating Body Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut hydrate daily body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
OGX
Coconut milk conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
coconut miracle oil conditioner
Lists fragrance, silicones
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Eden BodyWorks
Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Coffee Bean Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
St. Ives
Collagen and Elastin Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives