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
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length
Mascara · Lists silicones
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Jergens
Lavender Dreams Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Moroccanoil
Leave-in Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
ChapStick
Lemonade Party Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Lèvres
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Vichy
Liftactiv Nuit Supreme
Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux normales à mixte
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Yeux
Lists silicones
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Variety Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Murad
Lipid-Enriched Double Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
live clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Loção Hidratante Para Pele Seca e Extra Seca
Lists silicones
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Lotion nettoyante haute tolérance
Lists sulfates, parabens
Cien
Lotion pour le corps hydratante
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Hydratation Sublime 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Nutrition Veloutée 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Yves Rocher
Low ShamPoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed