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
Camille Rose
Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Almond Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ChapStick
Aloha Coconut Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Light Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Secret
Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream Peach Vanilla
Deodorant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream Unscented
Deodorant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
AMBRE SOLAIRE Hydra 24H Sonnenschutz-Spray (SPF 30)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Spray protecteur brumisateur FPS 20
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Ampollas tratamiento intensivo Repara & Protege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Ampoules Hair Rescue
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Neutrogena
Anti-boutons Masque Nettoyant 2-en-1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Anti-Everything Solid Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Vanicream
Anti-perspirant / Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Ceramide Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed