Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,114 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Rich Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nair
Nair Sensitive Hair Removal Cream
200 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
natura bisse sunscreen
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Natural Wunderz Menz CBD lotion
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Naturally Good
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
nature well
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
nature well extra virgin coconut oil
16 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’occitane
Néroli & Orchidée - Crème Mains - 30 ML - L’occitane En Provence
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
75ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Gesichtspflege
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Balea
Niacinamide Nachtcreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Baby Lait Nettoyant
Label from France · Lists fragrance
Nivea
nivea hand cream
Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
nivea
Nivea hand cream Q10 anti-age
Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check