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 22, 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
Henkel
Kératine Color Châtain Clair Subtil 6.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kiss My Face
Kids Citrus Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists essential oils
Aussie
KIDS CURLY CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
KIDS CURLY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
KIDS MOIST SULFATE FREE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner
Lists coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Kiwi Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Korean Glass Skin Collagen Ginseng Face Mask - Clear
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Alverde
Körpercreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Null
Lait corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Lait corps hydratant surdoux à la crème de talc
Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait corps parfumé Orange confite & Amande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps ultra nourrissant au Beurre de karité et à l’huile de mangue
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Lait de toilette douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Unilever
Lait pour le corps Deep Care Complex
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Shiseido
Lait Réparateur Intensif Après Soleil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Les plaisirs nature
Lait velouté Huile d’olive AOC Provence
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara Ultramarine Black
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol