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
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Corps Lait hydratant Huiles merveilleuses Argan & Camélia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
cortizone 10 eczema
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Cosmia
Cosmia - crème de nuit - 40 + anti rides au collageneer® - tous types de peaux - 50ml
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Cosmia pure soin matifiant
Lists fragrance
ChapStick
Cotton Candy Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
country Apple lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Hempz
Cozy Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nudestix
Cream Cheek + Lip Pencil
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aveeno
Creamy oil moisturizer
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Nuvel
Crema antioxidantes
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Palmolive
Crema corporal neutro balance
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Crema facial
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
Crema facial hidrata ácido hialurónico y aloe vera
Lists fragrance
Ziaja
Crema facial pepino
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Crema hidratante
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Beierdorf
Crema mani 3 in 1 riparatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nuvel
Crema manteca karité
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Deliplus
Crema olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Avon
Crema para manos banana revitalizante
Lists silicones
Pantene
Crema para peinar (fuerza y reconstrucción)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Instituto español
Crema regenadora
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Crema S
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers