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
Nivea
Nivea lait démaquillant
200ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Active Energy Hydraterende Dagcrème
50ml - Normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Men Crème
150ml - Droge en normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Protect & Care Intensieve Hydraterende Crème
50ml - Droge huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA Q10 3-in-1 Anti-Age Handcrème
100ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Olaplex
No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
100 ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
NORMAL HAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not your mothers anti freeze smooth moves conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash
Body wash · 30 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash with Nourishing Serum
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr Teal’s
Nourishing Coconut Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Nourishing Masque
Conditioner · 5.1 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Watsons
Nourishing micellar conditioner
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Nourishing Secrets Ritual Restaurador
400 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
Nutrición Intensiva crema de manos
75 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check