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
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED SKIN PROTECTANT CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond Ultimate
Eczema Relief Skin Protectant Cream
Lists parabens, silicones
Aveeno
Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream
Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar AI - Correcteur Ciblé
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
EFFACLAR K(+) Soin rénovation peau grasse
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elsene Total Repair 5 Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve anti-casse démélant réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Arginine Resist X3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve energie shampooing purifiant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Formule 2 en 1 Total Repair Shampooing reconstituant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5 shampooing reconstituant (format XXL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair Cica Crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Elvive Energizzante Shampoo Delicato Citrus.Cr
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Lubriderm
English
Lists silicones
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Missha
Essence Sunscreen SPF43+
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
eucerin eczema relief
Lists fragrance allergens
Eucerin skin calming cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Every man jack deo
Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
EO
Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + Lemon
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones