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
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intensive Care
Lists fragrance
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Soapbox
Mane Tamer Weightless Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SheaMoisture
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Conditioner
Lists fragrance
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream, Hydrates, Revitalizes, Reduces Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffiness
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Naturopathica
Marshmallow & Probiotic Sensitivity Soothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Mascara Volume Elixir - noir
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien
Mascarilla capilar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Pantene
Mascarilla suave y liso
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Deliplus
Mascarilla violín con aceite de chia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Masque Cheveux Nutri-Reparateur
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Masque extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique color
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique lisse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique violet
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gold Bond
Medicated Anti-Itch Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Blistex
Medicated lip balm
Lists fragrance
Maybelline
Mega Plush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Men Creme
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones