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
Healing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Body Lotion & Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Cream Jar
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
O’Keeffe’s
Healthy Feet Cream
Lists silicones
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
essence
Hello, good stuff cica face cream
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
hemp body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
hemp lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
herbal essence honey vitamin e
Lists fragrance, silicones
Deliplus
Hidratante
Lists fragrance allergens
Hempz
Honeycrisp Apple & Cherry Chai Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Honeymania crème pour les mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Honig Geheimnisse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Hyaluronic + Hydration Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Olay
Hyaluronic Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones